The Ruling on the Divorce of a Drunk Man

Question:
A lengthy letter was sent by a listener who says: The one who repents to Allah (may Allah have mercy on him). He says: I was afflicted with drinking intoxicants. One time, I drank intoxicants, went into my house, and became angry with my wife. At that time, she contacted her family and went to them. She informed them that the man had divorced her, while he was unaware of it. At that time, he asks Your Eminence about the ruling. May Allah reward you with good.

Answer:
If he was not conscious, and it was only his wife who informed about it, and he was not aware of the divorce, it does not take place due to the lack of intellect. If he was not aware of it, but his wife or someone else heard it, then the divorce does not take place. However, if he was conscious of it, it takes place.

The presenter : May Allah reward you with good. So, does his wife return to him, given the situation mentioned?

The Shaykh : Yes, yes.

The presenter : Praise be to Allah. May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.