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What are the rights of a woman whose marriage contract has been concluded, but the engagement was broken off in Palestine, given that the stated reasons are attributable to the fiancé?

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If a man enters into a marriage contract with a woman, she becomes his wife, not merely a fiancée. It is permissible for the husband to enjoy his wife in ways that are lawful according to . However, the husband should respect the prevailing custom of delaying consummation. The wife has the right not to allow her husband to consummate the marriage until she receives her prompt mahr (dowry). If he secluded himself with her in a valid seclusion (khalwah sahihah), she is entitled to the full mahr. As for maintenance (), it is not obligatory merely upon seclusion; rather, it becomes due when the wife fully enables the husband to consummate the marriage.

It is not permissible for a woman to seek divorce unless there is a valid Sharia reason. What was mentioned about his family's control, his lack of responsibility, his disregard for her opinion, or his failure to provide financial support, is not sufficient on its own as a valid reason for seeking divorce.

If a woman dislikes her husband and fears she will fall short in fulfilling his rights, she has the right to seek khul‘ (dissolution of marriage initiated by the wife) in exchange for compensation that they agree upon. It is not permissible for the husband to oppress his wife to make her pay him to release her from the marriage.

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