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Is the wife entitled to seek divorce or go to her family's home after the husband repeatedly abuses her physically and psychologically, threatens her with beating, and attempts to silence her by force?

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The institution of marriage was legislated to be a dwelling of tranquility for the spouses and a foundation for a stable family. Among the greatest things that can help you achieve this is to remember the blessing of offspring and their need for family stability. Patience and frequent supplication are necessary to improve the situation, for marital life is not devoid of problems. One should overlook minor faults, act with wisdom, and guard against anger. Indeed, Iblis strives to cause separation between spouses. If it is possible to sit down and discuss matters within a framework of mutual respect, then do so. If there is a need for the intervention of wise individuals, then do so. It is not permissible to leave the house without the husband's permission. Divorce is the last resort if discord becomes entrenched and no path to reconciliation is found.

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