Are the stages of expelling a woman in order or by choice?

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The questioner : Shaykh, may Allah reward you with good. Regarding the stages of expelling a woman, is it necessary that the first stage be impossible before moving to the second?

The Shaykh : Yes, that is right. It is in order, not by choice. Yes.

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