Pronouncing Talaq After a Pledge Not to Divorce

Question

Zayd, while married, made this pledge to his wife Hinda: “If I deceive you in any way, may remoteness from God and His truthful Messenger ﷺ be my lot.” After this pledge Zayd learned from strong indications, and became fully certain, that Hinda had fallen into base vices. Having learned this, Zayd admonished her a great deal and showed much patience and forbearance.

Answer

If this incident is true, then in this case Zayd cannot be called a deceiver according to the Shari‘a, and it is not wajib upon Zayd to marry this woman again even after halala: he has the choice to do so or not.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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