Divorce Given In Jest Taken Seriously By Wife Afterward
Making light of divorce is unfortunate. Two main views exist: our view emphasizes intention – no intention, no divorce. Only one Talaq counts at a time. However, Hanafis believe divorce occurs even in jest and three Talaqs at once are binding, leaving no room for reconciliation (Ruju). If your wife follows Hanafi thought, she may claim your marriage is over. But if she agrees with our view, no divorce occurred. Seek God’s forgiveness for the joke and consider charitable acts for atonement.