What is the authenticity of the hadith: "May Allah curse every man who is a 'taste-tester' (frequently marries and divorces) and a 'divorcer' (frequently divorces his wives)," and does the stern warning to women against seeking divorce without reason contradict the fact that a man divorcing is merely considered reprehensible (makruh)?
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The narration regarding the reprehensibility of divorce without need is a weak .
As for a man divorcing his wife without need: some scholars view it as disliked (), while others view it as forbidden () because it causes harm without any benefit.
As for a woman seeking divorce or annulment (khul') without a valid reason: some scholars view it as disliked (makruh), while others view it as forbidden (haram).
The husband's guardianship over the wife places the power of divorce in his hand.
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