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Is divorcing a wife who stole from her husband's family home and wronged his father considered an injustice to her, and what is the Shar'i and legal ruling in this case?

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If the wife has wrongfully encroached upon her husband's brother's money, she has committed a major sin, and she must repent and return the money. If she does not repent, then divorcing her is not an injustice to her due to her ill-manners towards the parents. However, if she repents and improves her conduct, it is better not to divorce her, as "the one who repents from a sin is like one who has no sin." In the event of a divorce, the Sharia court will rule on matters of custody and alimony.

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