Is it permissible for a husband to divorce his Christian wife if they are having problems, even though she is reading about Islam, and he is thinking of returning to his home country?
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It is advisable to strive in inviting the wife to Islam, to be patient with her bad manners, and not to divorce her. Allah may guide her, and the husband may receive a great reward, for the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "By Allah, were Allah to guide a single man through you, it would be better for you than red camels." However, if there is a need to divorce her due to her bad companionship or incompatible nature, there is no sin in that.
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