Q: There was an argument over a mobile message. My wife said, "Leave me." I told her not to say that, but she repeated, "Leave me." I replied, "You are free," but I had no intention of divorce, nor did I know that saying such words could lead to a divorce. Later, my wife told me that I had used the wrong words. After that, we reconciled.
Four months later, during another argument about household chores, my wife said, "I won't do this." I replied, "Then you are free," but at that time, divorce or separation was not being discussed. Later, I realized that I had said something wrong.
How many divorces have taken place in our case?
A: If the words you uttered "you are free" are not commonly used for implying talaaq in the place you reside and you also did not intend talaaq when saying these words, then no talaaq has taken place.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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