What is the ruling on lying about one's husband and claiming that he raped or beat his wife in order to obtain a divorce and legal residency in Britain, knowing that the wife is an illegal resident and does not wish to return to Bangladesh?
It is forbidden for the wife to seek divorce unless there is an excuse, such as the husband's refusal to provide for her or his immorality; otherwise, she is threatened with being deprived of the scent of Paradise. If the wife dislikes her husband and that prevents her from giving him his rights, then she may seek a khulʿ (divorce at the wife's instance) by returning the mahr (dowry). If there is a legitimate reason for divorce and the husband refuses, then the wife must consult the Islamic Center or the Sharia judge to request separation. However, lying and claiming rape or abuse to obtain a divorce is not permissible. Divorce is not valid through civil courts except with the husband's consent or through the Islamic Center or the Sharia judge.
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