What is the ruling of the Sharia regarding a wife who seeks Khulʿ due to her obtaining employment and stabilizing her affairs after leaving the marital home without her husband's consent or knowledge? Is this considered a valid reason for divorce or Khulʿ? And what if the husband refuses to accept the ransom as a debt and demands it in cash? Does he have the right to claim the expenses of the engagement, half the expenses of the wedding ceremony, and the full mahr and jewelry in exchange for his waiver of maintenance, gifts, and his assistance to her family?
What you mentioned about your wife does not change the fact that she is disobedient (nashiz) due to her leaving without permission or necessity, and her asking for divorce without a valid reason. If you wish to divorce her in return for an immediate compensation, you have the right to refuse until you are able to pay the compensation immediately. As for your demand for wedding expenses, it is recommended not to take more than the dowry from her, but it is permissible to take more than that, even though it is disliked by some scholars.
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