What is the ruling on a man divorcing his wife in response to his family's request?
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Question:
A man is married, but his family wants him to divorce his wife due to a lack of understanding between her and his brothers in the house. She has not done anything that would necessitate divorce, and it is known that love and understanding prevail between the man and his wife. What should be done? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
If a man marries a woman who does not suit his family, and there is no harmony between her and his family, this is a matter that requires detailed consideration. If this is due to her bad behavior, her bad deeds, and the fact that she is suspected of evil, he should separate from her, for there are many other women besides her.
As for if it is for another reason, he should handle the situation with calmness, kind words, good phrases, and pleasant methods, and he should not rush in matters. Rather, he should address them with good treatment, especially if the disagreement is between him and his brothers, in which case his situation is easier.
As for if it is between the parents, it is more severe. He should strive to address the issue with his parents, because their right is great, and because being dutiful to them is obligatory. He should handle the situation by telling her to be polite with them, to maintain good relations with them, and to refrain from anything that harms them, if she is righteous in herself, until the situation calms down, until they are pleased with her, and until the reasons for demanding her separation are removed.
As for if this is due to her deviation, her bad creed, or her bad character by being accused of lewd acts and deviating from the religion, he should obey his brothers and parents in this matter, and he should distance himself from her. Allah will provide for him better than her, as Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) said:[At-Talaq 65:2] and He will provide for him from where he does not expect [Al-Talaq: 2, 3] [Al-Talaq: 4] We ask Allah for guidance for everyone.
A man is married, but his family wants him to divorce his wife due to a lack of understanding between her and his brothers in the house. She has not done anything that would necessitate divorce, and it is known that love and understanding prevail between the man and his wife. What should be done? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
If a man marries a woman who does not suit his family, and there is no harmony between her and his family, this is a matter that requires detailed consideration. If this is due to her bad behavior, her bad deeds, and the fact that she is suspected of evil, he should separate from her, for there are many other women besides her.
As for if it is for another reason, he should handle the situation with calmness, kind words, good phrases, and pleasant methods, and he should not rush in matters. Rather, he should address them with good treatment, especially if the disagreement is between him and his brothers, in which case his situation is easier.
As for if it is between the parents, it is more severe. He should strive to address the issue with his parents, because their right is great, and because being dutiful to them is obligatory. He should handle the situation by telling her to be polite with them, to maintain good relations with them, and to refrain from anything that harms them, if she is righteous in herself, until the situation calms down, until they are pleased with her, and until the reasons for demanding her separation are removed.
As for if this is due to her deviation, her bad creed, or her bad character by being accused of lewd acts and deviating from the religion, he should obey his brothers and parents in this matter, and he should distance himself from her. Allah will provide for him better than her, as Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) said:
And whoever fears Allah - He will make for him a way out
وَمَنْ يَتَّقِ اللَّهَ يَجْعَلْ لَهُ مَخْرَجًا And whoever fears Allah - He will make for him of his matter ease.
وَمَنْ يَتَّقِ اللَّهَ يَجْعَلْ لَهُ مِنْ أَمْرِهِ يُسْرًا
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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