Three talaqs

Question

Question: Zayd, while ill, without the intention of talaq, in anger and irritation — because of some matter or because of a quarrel and altercation — said these words to his wife: “to you is talaq, talaq, talaq” (تم کو طلاق ہے، طلاق ہے، طلاق ہے). A clamour arose among the people that the talaq had taken place, but Zayd read out texts from “Sharh al-Wiqaya” and “al-Hidaya”, which calmed the people somewhat. The texts of both books are given below. (1)

Answer

If Zayd was in his senses and understood what he was saying — as is evident from the words “by pronouncing talaq Zayd only meant to frighten and threaten” — then in the case asked about three talaqs have taken effect on Zayd’s wife and she has become finally divorced (mughallaza), so that keeping her now without halala is haram.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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