Is it permissible to divorce a pregnant wife because of her refusal to reside in the available marital home and her desire to distance herself from her family, despite the husband's inability to provide her with an independent residence near her family?
Source: FtawySummarized from the full answer at Ftawy · imported Sep 2, 2026
It is the wife's right to have independent accommodation, and she is not obligated to live with the husband's family due to the potential harm that may result from it. The wife does not have a choice in the location of the accommodation; if the husband provides accommodation that causes her no harm, he has fulfilled his obligation. Divorcing a pregnant woman is valid and not sinful if there is a need for it, but it is advised to proceed with caution as it is the last resort.
Summarized from the full answer at Ftawy · imported
Read the full answer on Ftawyhttps://ftawy.com/en/questions/49378
- Source platform
- Ftawy
- Original fatwa ID
- 49378
- Imported
- Translation status
- Source text, unreviewed
- Read the full ruling
- Read the full answer on Ftawy