Is it permissible for a woman to file for divorce from her husband who beat her and her father, and lied in the marriage contract about his social status, given her prior knowledge that he had not divorced his first wife, and would she bear a sin if she did not disclose her knowledge of that before the court?
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The wife does not have the right to seek divorce on the grounds that the husband deceived her about his previous marriage, and the court's ruling for divorce on this basis is incorrect. However, she may seek divorce for harm if he wrongfully abuses her or withholds her rights. It is advisable to overlook the husband's offense that does not result in harm, as forgiveness is desirable and rewarded.
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