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Divyadude788
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April 18, 2025 at 8:56 am

Dear OP, Muslim here (much much older than you and your sister). What you’ve described here is not uncommon – most Muslim men abuse and misuse religious permission to marry four times with complete disregard for other caveats.
My heart goes out to your sister and I understand how her suffering would engulf all of you too.
I laud your determination to protect her and the baby from this humiliation and pain.

Was the meher paid at the time of the marriage? Is this man in a position to pay it if he’s persuaded to divorce her? I think not which is why he’s trying to keep your sister as a “wife”.

Please don’t misunderstand me but you have to weigh the pros and cons of living with this situation or being bold enough to ask for *khulla* (which means abrogation of all legal claims and right to maintenance). If your sister is educated and qualified and if you are all supportive enough, she should build up her courage to divorce him and build a new life.

Do not be afraid. Men fear brave women.

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