Telling one’s wife, “You are Haraam upon me!”

In the queried scenario, Talaaq will be effective even though you didn’t have the intention of Talaaq when uttering the statement, “You are Haraam” to your wife. The word ‘Haraam’ is actually an ambiguous word which would generally result in a Talaaq-e-Baa’in. However, because the word ‘Haraam’ is excessively used for Talaaq, it no longer remains an ambiguous term, rather it is considered as a clear word of divorce.

It is for this reason that Talaaq issued with the words, “You are Haraam upon me”, is not dependent upon a Niyyat, nor will the circumstances under which it was uttered be considered. The moment these words are uttered before one’s wife, a divorce will be effective resulting in a Talaaq-e-Baa’in. In conclusion, your wife will be divorced thrice in total and you will have to separate from her immediately.