Is a divorce that was issued by a Sharia deed valid if its cause was the wife's threats to her husband with details that could lead to him losing his job?
The duress that prevents the validity of a divorce must meet certain conditions: the one compelling must have authority or dominance, and the compelled must predominantly believe that the threat will be carried out, while being unable to avert it. Furthermore, the ensuing harm must be severe, such as death or severe beating. Accordingly, a wife's threat to report her husband to his workplace is not considered valid duress that prevents the enforceability of a divorce, unless the husband predominantly believes that her reporting will inevitably lead to his dismissal from work without finding another job.
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