Is the legitimate seclusion (al-khalwa al-shar'iyya) considered to have been realized between the spouses in this case? And is the appropriate description for what is happening khul' (divorce at the instance of the wife)? What is the Sharia ruling? What is the fatwa? And what are the rights incumbent upon both parties?
Given that the issue involves dispute and contention, and has been referred to the court, we do not see great benefit in issuing a fatwa regarding it. Rather, it is the court that will investigate the matter and resolve the dispute.
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