Is it permissible for a wife to seek divorce from her husband who has neglected her rights, whose religious behavior has changed, and who has become violent after his second marriage, especially since she believes he is under the influence of magic?
Among the rights of the wife over her husband is conjugal relations in a befitting manner, including the obligatory intercourse according to her desire and his ability. It is not permissible for him to abandon her for a period that causes her harm. If he abstains, she has the right to seek divorce, as well as if she is harmed by his ill-manners. Hasty divorce is not always advisable. If the husband is weak in adherence to righteousness, it is advisable to act with wisdom and remind him of the obligation of congregational prayer. The husband must be just between his wives in terms of spending and housing. The wife does not have the right to stipulate that her husband remain with her at the expense of the second wife, even if she is righteous.
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