Is it permissible for a woman to separate from her husband for the third time if the continuation of the marital relationship will lead to the continuation of committing adultery?
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Adultery is a grave sin for one whom Allah has blessed with marriage, yet Allah accepts repentance. The adulteress must repent and persevere in her repentance, andDistance herself from everything that leads to what is unlawful. If the wife cannot bear to stay with her husband and fears falling into adultery, there is no blame upon her in seeking a divorce, as happened with the wife of Thabit ibn Qays. It is advised to attempt reconciliation before seeking a divorce, for Allah dislikes divorce.
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