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Does religion justify beating and hurtful words and always make the wife the one to blame? Is it permissible for the husband to prevent his wife from disposing of her private money? Is a husband taking his marital right by beating considered part of Islam? And does hating prayer, removing the hijab, and abandoning the abaya due to the practices of religious people reflect the true nature of religiosity?

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If the husband abuses the marital relationship, then he is at fault. However, the wife's contemplation of suicide or uttering phrases contrary to faith because of this is a grave error. These thoughts are a deception from Satan, and using the husband's bad character as an excuse to reject the law of Allah is a clear fallacy. The law of Allah is entirely mercy, and adhering to it is the path to happiness in this world and the Hereafter. The wife must repent, strengthen her connection with Allah, learn about her religion, try to reach an understanding with her husband, find out the reasons for his ill-treatment, advise him gently, and demand that he treat her kindly. If that does not help, wise people should intervene to reconcile. If reconciliation is not possible, there is no impediment to seeking a divorce.

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