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Is the marriage invalid due to the husband's accusing his wife of adultery and cursing her with obscene language?

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Spouses should think well of each other and avoid leveling accusations without proof. If the husband's accusation against his wife's honor and his insulting her are proven, this is a reprehensible act, slander (qadhf), and a grave sin, but it does not nullify the marriage. The husband is advised to fear Allah and repent sincerely; otherwise, it is better for the wife to seek divorce (talaq) or annulment (khul'). The wife is permitted to respond in kind, but with sharia-compliant regulations, and deliberation is necessary to avoid complicating problems.

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