What is the ruling on a man marrying with the intention of divorce, knowing that he is already married, has children and a righteous wife, holds a judicial position, and has used the excuse of an illness related to women, and that he had previously married more than four women before his current wife? And how can one strengthen faith and face difficulties when seeing disobedient people in a better state?

Scholars have differed on the ruling regarding marriage with the intention of divorce. The majority of scholars permit it, provided that no specific duration is stipulated in the contract. The Hanbalis, however, deem it impermissible and the contract invalid. The most authoritative view is that it is forbidden if it involves deception of the wife and her guardians, though the contract remains valid if it occurs. Marrying more than one woman is permissible for whoever is able to be just and provide for them. The righteousness of the first wife or the presence of children is not a barrier. Faith increases with obedience and decreases with disobedience. A sign of its increase is finding pleasure and vigor in worship, while a sign of its decrease is experiencing worry and laziness in obedience and vigor in disobedience. It is part of a servant's wisdom to tend to their faith. Calamities may be a punishment or a test, and they are a mercy and good for the believer.