Is it permissible for a husband who is sexually impotent due to an accident to divorce his wife, who is patiently enduring with him, so that she may marry another man?
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Patience and seeking reward from Allah are recommended during affliction, for it is a sign that Allah intends good for the afflicted and a cause for great reward. The wife was not wronged by the offer of divorce; if she chooses to stay, it is a virtuous act that she should perform hoping for Allah's reward. The wife has the right to sexual enjoyment with her husband to the extent of his ability.
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