What should a divorced woman do about her regretful ex-husband who wishes to take her back, knowing that she refuses and is focusing on her university studies and learning the English language?
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If a woman is still in her waiting period (), her husband can take her back without her permission, and she is obliged to return. However, if her waiting period has ended, she is considered to have had a minor irrevocable divorce (baynunah sughra) from him. In this case, he can take her back with a new marriage contract, and she has the choice whether or not to return to him. If he is regretful and will treat her well, then returning to him is better.
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