Question
My husband is 68 years old and divorced me over the phone. He was angry, shouting, and cursing, and he said to me, 'You are divorced a million times.' I hung up the phone; he was upset about work and the lack of income. When he returned home, I didn't talk to him. After a few days, I asked him if he intended to divorce me or if he said it unintentionally. He said, 'I am disgusted and tired of this life, you, and the world,' meaning he was venting his feelings. So, does this count as a divorce, and what should I do, and what should he do regarding the cursing?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: By the husband uttering disbelief, the marriage contract between you is annulled, and it must be renewed. You should consult the mufti to verify the situation, and it is upon the virtuous to intervene to resolve the issue at hand. And God knows best.