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What is the Islamic ruling on a marital relationship that resembles the relationship of the people of Lut? And must the wife seek divorce and separation from him, or is it permissible for her to remain with him despite her knowledge of his persistence in this act and his ill-treatment?

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It is not permissible to obey the husband in what is unlawful. Rather, the wife must prevent her husband from committing his vile act. If he insists, then the wife must seek divorce.

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