What is the ruling on one who frequently says “I swear by divorce” or “I swear it is forbidden,” and does divorce take place with these two phrases?
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Some people frequently say “I swear by divorce” or “I swear it is forbidden.” Does divorce take place with these two phrases, or is an intention required for that?
The Shaykh:
Yes, this is an oath by divorce. “I swear by divorce” is an oath by divorce. If he violates this oath, divorce takes place upon him. Yes.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success.
The Shaykh:
And if it is an oath of prohibition, it has the ruling of zihar, and he owes an expiation. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Some people frequently say “I swear by divorce” or “I swear it is forbidden.” Does divorce take place with these two phrases, or is an intention required for that?
The Shaykh:
Yes, this is an oath by divorce. “I swear by divorce” is an oath by divorce. If he violates this oath, divorce takes place upon him. Yes.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success.
The Shaykh:
And if it is an oath of prohibition, it has the ruling of zihar, and he owes an expiation. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2342 -3022] ما حكم من يكثر من قول (على الطلاق) أو (علي الحرام) وهل يقع بهاتين الكلمتين؟ — youtube.com
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