What is the legal ruling for this case, and what are the wife’s rights if a divorce occurs, given that the wife was accused of theft before marriage, personal belongings and money repeatedly went missing after marriage, she was seen examining her son-in-law’s wallet, she threatened to cut a vein in her hand during a dispute with her husband, and she stabbed herself with a knife in front of everyone when confronted with a recent theft incident?
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It is not permissible to accuse a wife of theft without clear proof. A woman's act of self-harm is a reprehensible behavior, and suicide is one of the gravest sins. The husband should not keep his wife if she insists on harming herself and disregards the commands of her Lord, unless he is able to reform her. Otherwise, it is better for him to divorce her. Her rights after divorce are the same as those of any other divorced woman.
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