It is narrated from Sayyiduna Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) that Rukanah bin Abd Yazid—who belonged to Banu Muttalib—gave his wife three divorces in a single sitting. Later, he became extremely distressed over this. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) asked him: "How did you divorce her?" He replied: "I gave her three divorces." The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) asked: "Did you give all three divorces in one sitting?" He replied: "Yes!" The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Then it counts as one. If you wish, you may take her back." So he took her back. For this reason, Sayyiduna Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) held the opinion that divorce should be given during each period of purity.