Is it advisable to endure spousal harm and insults, or to insist on divorce? What are the divorce procedures for residents in Saudi Arabia? And is it permissible for the wife to seek alternative housing if the husband threatens to expel her from the home?

Your husband is unjust and abusive in his treatment of you, resorting to beating, cursing, depriving you of your family, and taking half of your salary without your consent. Your husband should fear Allah and treat you well. It is not permissible for him to prevent you from contacting your family. Your patience with his abuse is commendable, but you have the right to seek a divorce, especially if it leads you to despair and thoughts of suicide—which is a forbidden act. We advise seeking help from Allah and wise people to reconcile between you. If reconciliation is not possible, you have the right to divorce and request custody of your children as long as you do not remarry. If your husband does not respond to your request for divorce or if you fear losing your rights, take the matter to the Sharia court. It is not permissible for a wife to leave her husband’s house except with his permission or for a legitimate excuse, such as fearing his assault.