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Is it considered an injustice to her fiancé—to whom she is contractually bound—if the fiancée leaves him, and would she be sinful for doing so, given that there is falsehood in his information, his disturbing behavior, her hatred of him, and her mother's disapproval of him, despite her belief that he loves her and that she is being forced upon him?

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If there is no legitimate reason for seeking divorce, it is not permissible for a woman to seek it, nor should she obey her mother in this matter. However, if there is a legitimate justification, such as the husband's immorality, then it is permissible for her to seek divorce; indeed, in such a case, she must obey her mother.

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