one irrevocable divorce; it is never counted as three, even if the husband intends that.

The word “self” must appear in either his wording or hers. If, when he says, “Divorce yourself,” she divorces herself, that constitutes a single revocable divorce. Should she pronounce three divorces upon herself and the husband had meant three, all three take effect. If he says, “Divorce yourself whenever you wish,” she may do so in that sitting or at any time thereafter.

If a man instructs another, “Divorce my wife,” the delegate may pronounce the divorce in that sitting or afterwards. But if he says, “Divorce her if you wish,” the delegate may do so only in that very sitting.

Should the husband say to his wife, “If you love me—or if you hate me—you are divorced,” and she replies, “I love you,” or “I hate you,” the divorce is effected even if what she harbors in her heart contradicts what she has declared.

If a man, while terminally ill, divorces his wife with an irrevocable divorce and she is still within her waiting period (ʿidda), she inherits from him. If he dies after her waiting period has ended, she is not entitled to any inheritance.

When the husband tells his wife, “You are divorced, God willing,” in one continuous utterance, the divorce does not occur.

If he says, “You are divorced—three, except one,” two divorces take effect; and if he says, “three, except two,” only one takes effect.

If the husband acquires ownership of his wife, or even a share of her, or the wife acquires ownership of her husband, or a share of him, the marriage bond is thereby severed.