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What should a wife do whose second husband wrongs her by being unjust in allotting nights and providing maintenance, and gives her the choice between staying for four months during which he comes only once, or divorce, on the pretext that he is not psychologically comfortable?

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A husband must be just among his wives regarding overnight stays, and it is not permissible for him to prefer one over another unless one of them relinquishes her right. If the husband no longer desires his wife, he may divorce her, and she may relinquish her right to the division of nights to avoid divorce. The husband is sinful if he refrains from fulfilling his wife's rights before divorce or her relinquishment of them.

The wife should be patient and accept the agreed-upon arrangement for overnight stays, or she may choose divorce if she is harmed. It is advisable to communicate with the husband and understand the reasons for his aversion, rectify any shortcomings on the part of the wife, treat him kindly, adorn herself for him, and show affection towards him. If this does not work, she should consult with wise individuals to weigh the harm of divorce against the harm of remaining in the marriage, choosing the lesser of the two harms, while seeking Allah's help and making frequent supplications.

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