Is it obligatory or permissible for me to leave or divorce my wife if I know she practices masturbation?
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It is not appropriate to divorce a wife merely for practicing masturbation. Rather, it is more befitting to investigate the motives behind her action and address them. The husband may have a role in the treatment by satisfying her sexual and emotional instincts and winning her heart.
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