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What is the ruling on the custody of four children (8 years old, 6 years old, 4 years old, and 2 years old) after the wife's divorce?

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My advice to the questioner is not to divorce his wife, because the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "The most detestable of lawful things to Allah is divorce." Also, due to the serious impact of divorce on children, and because she has lived with him for a long time and Allah has blessed him with children through her, he should be patient with her. If he dislikes one of her characteristics, he will be pleased with another.

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