Do Warnings or “Stay Away” Statements from a Husband Count as Divorce?
Hanafi Fiqh
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel
Question
Do my husband’s statements about staying away and warnings to listen count as divorce?
Answer
In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate.
I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.
Your husband’s statements about staying away and his warnings do not constitute divorce. However, he should stop giving these types of warnings, think seriously, reconsider his actions, and show empathy and good conduct in the marriage.
We advise such a husband to fear Allah and reconsider this type of behavior. Thus, if he dislikes any of her characteristics, he should forgive her so Allah forgives him. Allah says,
“…Let them pardon and forgive. Do you not love to be forgiven by Allah? And Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” [Quran, 24:22]
Divorce Is a Serious Issue
Divorce is serious. Our religion has important rules about discussing it casually through giving warnings and threats.
People should stay calm when talking to their spouses and avoid using the word “divorce” lightly. Hasty decisions can lead to problems, while thoughtful consideration is a virtue from Allah, as the Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace) taught us.
Given the considerations in such cases, please consult reliable local scholars about the specifics of the situation.
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I pray this helps with your question.
Wassalam,
[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel
Checked and Approved by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat
Mawlana Ilyas Patel has received a traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.
