What is the ruling regarding the action of a husband who divorced his wife in absentia, six months after the marriage contract, without having consummated the marriage or stating reasons, knowing that they had been in communication and experienced some minor issues?
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If a husband divorces his wife before consummating the marriage, she becomes irrevocably separated from him, and he cannot take her back except with a new contract. She is entitled to half of the stipulated dowry, or a compensatory gift (mut'ah) if no dowry was specified. Divorce is a right of the husband and is permissible if there is a need for it. It may even be better for the woman, as Allah Almighty says: "But if they separate, Allah will enrich each of them from His abundance."
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