Does the expiation for zihar lapse upon the divorce of the wife?

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Question:
Does the expiation for zihar lapse upon the divorce of the wife?

Answer:
The expiation for zihar is not obligatory upon him unless he intends to have intercourse with her. If he divorces her, there is no expiation for zihar upon him. However, if she returns to him, he must not have intercourse with her until he performs the expiation.

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