A woman who married seven years ago, and medical reports confirmed that her husband is unable to father children
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The questioner : Perhaps the questioner is saying: O honorable Shaykh, a woman married seven years ago, and medical reports confirmed that her husband is unable to father children. Is she permitted to request a divorce from her husband who is unable to father children, and what do you advise her to do, O honorable Shaykh?
The Shaykh : Yes, she is permitted to request a divorce, because she has a right to children. If it is established that her husband is sterile, she may annul the marriage. However, the matter requires consideration: is it better for her to demand the annulment and have it carried out, or is it better for her to remain with him? One should look at the situation: if the man is a person of good, religion, and character, there is no harm in her remaining with him. Otherwise, it is better for her to seek a husband from whom she can have children, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Yes.
The Shaykh : Yes, she is permitted to request a divorce, because she has a right to children. If it is established that her husband is sterile, she may annul the marriage. However, the matter requires consideration: is it better for her to demand the annulment and have it carried out, or is it better for her to remain with him? One should look at the situation: if the man is a person of good, religion, and character, there is no harm in her remaining with him. Otherwise, it is better for her to seek a husband from whom she can have children, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: