A wife requesting divorce from a husband who talks to women
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Question:
I am a married woman with a son, and I live in a land of disbelief. I found my husband talking to women on the internet for three months, until he met one of them without a mahram (a relative one may not marry) so that he could marry her. Since he met her, he has been neglecting me and threatening me not to tell anyone, otherwise he will harm me. Is it permissible for me to request a divorce? And what is your advice to me?
Answer:
He has reached this point, of flirting with women and talking to them, and you fear that his character has become corrupt. So you should demand separation from him; there is no good in him, and no good in remaining with him. If this is merely an accusation with no truth to it, or if it is merely suspicions or accusations, do not rush until you are certain of this matter. Yes.
I am a married woman with a son, and I live in a land of disbelief. I found my husband talking to women on the internet for three months, until he met one of them without a mahram (a relative one may not marry) so that he could marry her. Since he met her, he has been neglecting me and threatening me not to tell anyone, otherwise he will harm me. Is it permissible for me to request a divorce? And what is your advice to me?
Answer:
He has reached this point, of flirting with women and talking to them, and you fear that his character has become corrupt. So you should demand separation from him; there is no good in him, and no good in remaining with him. If this is merely an accusation with no truth to it, or if it is merely suspicions or accusations, do not rush until you are certain of this matter. Yes.
Source
شرح عمدة الأحكام، باب الحيض — islamhouse.com (1:18:18)
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