What is the ruling of the Shari'ah and the law regarding a wife who requests divorce under duress, then flees to another country and is absent for five months, and what should the husband do who refuses to divorce her?
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You are not obliged to divorce your wife. By abandoning the marital home and traveling without your permission, she is considered rebellious (nashiz), unless she has a legitimate excuse according to Islamic law. A rebellious wife is sinful and disobedient, and she is not entitled to maintenance (). To learn how to deal with a rebellious wife according to Islamic law, please refer to no. 33210. As for legal procedures, you should consult with specialists.
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