The Ruling on the Divorce of a Drunk Man
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What is the ruling on a man who divorces his wife while he is in a state of intoxication?However, he says: He was in a state of severe intoxication, and he was speaking and understanding what he said. Does his divorce take effect? This is a matter of concern.And the second on the same topic: What is obligatory for this divorced woman, and what are the rulings related to her?
There is scholarly disagreement regarding the divorce of an intoxicated man.So among them: Some hold that it does not take effect.And among them: Others hold that it does take effect. A matter like this is problematic; because the man is intoxicated yet understands what he says, it must be presented to the court so that the judge rules as he sees fit, unless this is the first or second divorce, in which case the husband is told: Take her back, to ward off the doubt.
The questioner: If the judge rules that the divorce has taken effect?The Shaykh: If he rules that the divorce has taken effect, then when the woman’s waiting period ends, she may marry whomever she wishes.
There is scholarly disagreement regarding the divorce of an intoxicated man.So among them: Some hold that it does not take effect.And among them: Others hold that it does take effect. A matter like this is problematic; because the man is intoxicated yet understands what he says, it must be presented to the court so that the judge rules as he sees fit, unless this is the first or second divorce, in which case the husband is told: Take her back, to ward off the doubt.
The questioner: If the judge rules that the divorce has taken effect?The Shaykh: If he rules that the divorce has taken effect, then when the woman’s waiting period ends, she may marry whomever she wishes.