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Does a woman have rights over her husband when she requests the annulment of the marriage contract in court, claiming that she was subjected to beating and abuse?

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If a wife requests divorce due to her husband beating and cursing her, she has the right to do so because of the harm inflicted upon her, as stipulated by the jurists. Both spouses should strive for harmony and avoid causes of discord, resolving their problems away from divorce, especially if they have children, lest the children become victims of it.

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