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How can one deal with a 19-year-old daughter who is requesting a divorce from her husband after one year of marriage, claiming she can no longer live with him and wishes to complete her studies, taking into account the mother's concern about the repercussions of this decision and its impact on her daughter's future?

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We have clarified the ruling on a woman seeking divorce without a valid reason. You should refer to the existing fatwas and warn your daughter about Allah's punishment, remind her of the harms of divorce, and seek help from relatives and friends who have influence over her. If you can convince her to retract her request for divorce, that is good. Otherwise, the husband is not obliged to divorce even if the wife requests it, except in cases of discord between the spouses where it is proven that the husband does not treat her kindly. In such a case, some scholars rule that the ruler must compel the husband to divorce. If the laws in the country compel the husband to divorce, we advise you to find a righteous man for your daughter before it is too late. We also advise you to migrate to Muslim countries to safeguard yourselves. Marrying off your daughter while she was young is commendable. Our advice to this daughter is to fear Allah and be patient with her husband. However, if she fears that she cannot uphold the limits of Allah, it is permissible for her to request Khulʿ, and it is recommended for him to grant it.

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