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Is it permissible to divorce a pregnant wife due to hatred and an inability to continue the relationship, even if the wife fulfills all her duties?

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Married life requires patience and endurance, and it is not wise to resort to divorce at every problem or feeling of boredom. The husband should weigh matters; if he dislikes a certain trait in his wife, he should consider her other good qualities, in fulfillment of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, who said: "A believing man should not hate a believing woman; if he dislikes one of her characteristics, he will be pleased with another." We advise the husband to consider his wife's good qualities and her condition as a pregnant woman, and that she is fulfilling her duties. Divorce is permissible for a pregnant woman and others, but some scholars forbid it if there is no need for it, due to the harm it inflicts upon the woman.

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