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Nikah (Marriage) - Talaaq (Divorce) The Majlis Vol 21 No 11, p.4

A man says in his mind: 'I divorce my wife', without saying it verbally.

Question

A man says in his mind: 'I divorce my wife', without saying it verbally. Is his wife divorced?

Answer

As long as the man has not stated the words with his tongue and lips, it will not be Talaaq. Talaaq is valid only if verbally expressed.

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