Seeking arbitration before finalizing a serious dispute
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Etiquette of Marriage & Divorce
Seeking arbitration before finalizing a serious dispute
"And if you fear dissension between the two, send an arbitrator from his people and an arbitrator from her people."
Reference: Qur'an, Surah An-Nisa 4:35
Explanation
Mediation through trusted family members is prescribed as a step before a marriage is allowed to reach its end.
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