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Must I divorce my wife due to the poor relationship between her and my mother, and my mother's desire for the separation, taking into consideration my duty towards my mother as the eldest son?

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Being dutiful to one's mother is among the most obligatory duties, and her right takes precedence over the rights of all people. However, this does not mean neglecting the rights of others. Problems between a wife and a mother are frequent, and to resolve them, independent housing must be provided for the wife. This is one of her agreed-upon legitimate rights according to the majority of jurists. The described situation regarding the relationship between the mother and the wife necessitates separating them in housing, especially since the mother herself requested it. The husband must search for independent housing for his wife, and he can live near his mother to maintain his connection and care for her. This combines dutifulness to the mother with the rights of the wife.

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