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What is the ruling of the Sharia concerning a husband who wrongs his wife, treats her harshly, and abuses her, while also participating in slandering her, denying her financial assistance, and preferring his sisters and his brothers’ wives over her, which has led to her hating him and feeling depressed and wishing for death, and is she entitled to seek a divorce?

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Associate with your husband in kindness, and discuss with him gently if he falls short in your rights. Demand good companionship from him without contention or anger, and show him affection and respect. Increase in remembrance [of Allah] and supplication.

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