Can a man divorce his wife during pregnancy?
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Can a man divorce his wife during pregnancy?
Answer
During pregnancy the husband should be extremely tolerant to his wife and express more care and affection to her as she bears all the difficulties of carrying his child. Divorce by itself is disliked; imagine giving it in the state of pregnancy. However, despite the husband's uncalled behaviour, divorce given in the state of pregnancy is valid.
From Al Mahmood 10
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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