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What is the ruling regarding a man divorcing his wife after the marriage contract (aqd qiran) but before consummation, due to being coerced into marrying her, and is he required to pay her any money?

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What the man did by divorcing his wife is permissible as long as he does not love her and dislikes cohabiting with her. Divorce has different rulings: it can be permissible, disliked, or forbidden. She is entitled to half of the mahr (dowry) agreed upon in the marriage contract, since the divorce occurred before consummation.

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