Ruling on a woman requesting divorce without a reason
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Question:
The questioner asks—may the Shaykh be respected: What is the ruling on a wife requesting divorce from her husband without a legitimate religious reason?
Answer:
It is not permissible for her to do so without a reason; she has no right to request divorce without a reason. Yes.
The presenter: If the wife requests divorce from her husband because there is no affection between them and they have children, is it permissible for her?
The Shaykh: It is not permissible for her except for reasons such as his injustice toward her, or a hatred so intense that she cannot remain with him, or other valid reasons. He should not divorce her unless he sees a benefit; if he sees a benefit in the divorce, he should divorce her with a single pronouncement only, otherwise he should not divorce her. However, if he sees a benefit, there is no harm.
The questioner asks—may the Shaykh be respected: What is the ruling on a wife requesting divorce from her husband without a legitimate religious reason?
Answer:
It is not permissible for her to do so without a reason; she has no right to request divorce without a reason. Yes.
The presenter: If the wife requests divorce from her husband because there is no affection between them and they have children, is it permissible for her?
The Shaykh: It is not permissible for her except for reasons such as his injustice toward her, or a hatred so intense that she cannot remain with him, or other valid reasons. He should not divorce her unless he sees a benefit; if he sees a benefit in the divorce, he should divorce her with a single pronouncement only, otherwise he should not divorce her. However, if he sees a benefit, there is no harm.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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