What is the ruling when a coerced man pronounces divorce while intending a different wife or interpreting his oath figuratively?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Divorce

Book 39 · Issue 5 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

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If a man pronounces divorce but in his heart intends a wife other than the one named, or if he figuratively interprets his oath (*yamīn*), his stated intention or interpretation is accepted. This acceptance is granted because the coercion serves as proof supporting his claim of interpretation.