Will the wife be sinful if she refuses to move with her husband to unsafe areas given his ill-treatment of her, and is it permissible for her to seek divorce in this case?
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The jurists have stipulated the obligation for the wife to obey her husband and to move with him, provided that the path and the destination are safe. Otherwise, she is not obligated to obey. It is advisable to reach an understanding to resolve the issue. Divorce can be sought to avert harm if an agreement is not reached, bearing in mind to avoid divorce as much as possible to prevent its negative effects on the children.
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