What is conditional divorce in the Shari'ah? And what is the ruling on one who says to his wife: If we reach such-and-such a town, I will divorce you?

The questioner : What is the meaning of conditional divorce in the Shari'ah?

The Shaykh : If you do such-and-such, then you are divorced. This is conditional divorce.

The questioner : And one of them said, for example, to his wife: If we reach such-and-such a town, if Allah wills, I will divorce you. So he reached such-and-such a town and did not divorce her. Is there a divorce in this case?

The Shaykh : As long as he said: if Allah wills, there is no divorce.

The questioner : And if he is determined?

The Shaykh : Yes?

The questioner : And if he is determined, he specifies, saying: No, by Allah, I will divorce you if you arrive in this town.

The Shaykh : Yes.

The questioner : Yes?

The Shaykh : Yes.

The questioner : Does it take effect?

The Shaykh : It does not take place.

The questioner : It does not take place.

The Shaykh : It takes effect as an oath.

The questioner : It takes effect as an oath.

The Shaykh: Yes.