My concerned friend''s father wants

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Q 1: I am dutiful to my parents in all that pleases Allah. They ordered me to marry a girl whom I do not like as she does not abide by Islamic manners. However, they insisted on it, which caused me to marry her unwillingly. After marriage, she was struck by a satanic touch, may Allah safeguard you against all harms, and Allah then cured her. Anyway, I still hate her for her bad treatment and evil conduct. I tried to love her in order to be dutiful to my parents but it was in vain. Actually, I want about to divorce her but I am afraid that my father will be angry with me. Answer me, may Allah reward you good!

A: If you dislike the woman inherently and for her bad conduct, you may divorce her even if your father does not approve of it. In fact, it is not for them to force you to live with her when you dislike her. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, Submission is obligatory only in what is good (and reasonable). Moreover, in such a case, marriage objectives are not materialized. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.