a man gives talaaq to a women 3 times is it a divorce? and also then he accepts it and then denies it later

At the outset, we wish to point out that we are strongly and vehemently opposed to force marriages. It is a risk. The husband and wife may just continue with the marriage, but this is unlikely in most forced marriages. Generally, such a marriage breaks up with grave consequences which could be avoided.

According to the Shari’ah, an adult has a right of choice and the right to say yes or no. Seniors may offer their advice and counsel but they should not impose against the will of an adult as that is also going against the right Shari’ah has given. Furthermore, a woman should never allow herself to be abused. If there is a problem, the husband should use the mechanisms in Shari’ah to address his grievances. He should not hit his wife. The wife should also not allow herself to be abused. She should make that clear and take any necessary steps if the husband does not exercise restraint. A woman is a human being and not an animal. She is entitled to dignity and honour like the husband. If the husband cannot respect her, and treats her like an animal, he should not marry.

Nevertheless, the three divorces are valid and they constitute Talaaq-e-Mughalladha (a permanently irrevocable divorce).

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai