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Nikah (Marriage) - Talaaq (Divorce) The Majlis Vol 21 No 02, p.3

A husband due to impotency is unable to consummate his marriage.

Question

A husband due to impotency is unable to consummate his marriage. Should he divorce his wife?

Answer

He should not unilaterally divorce his wife on account of his inability to consummate the marriage. The two of them should take a joint decision. If the wife wants to be divorced, then he should divorce her.

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