Does Divorce Take Place In Case Of Using The Words Of Divorce As A Threat To The Spouse, Although The Intention Is Not To Divorce?

Does divorce take place in case of using the words of divorce as a threat to the spouse, although the intention is not to divorce?

It is not recommended to mention getting divorced without thinking thoroughly. Since it has serious consequences, Prophet Muhammad (saw) advised his ummah to act carefully on this matter (Abu Dawud, Talaq, 10). Divorce does not occur upon threatening one’s wife with getting divorced. Such expressions are promises. However, notwithstanding the real intention, certain expressions such as “I divorced you” or “You are divorced” used for threatening purposes result in talaq, because these expressions clearly mean a talaq. The intention is not taken into consideration when it comes to a divorce performed with clear expressions (Kasani, Bada’i, III, 101).

Source: Presidency Of Religious Affairs The Turkey, High Board of Religious Affairs FATWA