The Shaykh’s refusal to answer a question regarding divorce?

Question : Thank you, Honorable Shaykh. I ask Allah to benefit us with what we have heard and to teach us what benefits us. As for the first question today, the questioner says: I divorced my wife after intercourse, after the withdrawal, after I had gathered her in my embrace. A full year has passed since this divorce. The question is: Am I required to take her back, as the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said in the meaning of the hadith, "Let him take her back," or has the divorce been completed and she does not return except by a new contract? Please issue a ruling for us. May Allah reward you with good.

Answer : This man, perhaps upon hearing our words yesterday, felt a desire to return to his wife. Otherwise, it appears that this man has separated from her and is finished with her, and that he proceeded in his divorce according to the opinion of the majority of scholars and the opinion of the four Imams, which is that his divorce is effective. He may even have a document from the official marriage officer stating that he divorced her with one pronouncement, and that he was informed that this divorce is effective and valid. For this reason, I hope you will excuse me from answering.