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?
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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