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Does a divorce issued by the husband under pressure and duress from the wife, and out of fear of her harming herself, take effect, especially with the wife's subsequent regret?

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Divorce is not effective if a man divorces his wife because he believes she might kill herself if he doesn't, as this situation is considered duress, which invalidates the divorce.

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