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..When a couple feel that they need help to keep their marriage going they are encouraged to consult with their Local Spiritual Assembly.. If reconciliation at that time seems impossible there is then a period of separation during which time husband and wife should not live together.. If after a year.. the couple are still unreconciled then they will be allowed to divorce, as it is not the intent to force people to live together in unhappiness, provided only that such a divorce is in accordance with local law.... (82:7) "The friends must strictly refrain from divorce unless something arises which compels them to separate because of their aversion for each other; in that case, with the knowledge of the Spiritual Assembly, they may decide to separate. They must then be patient and wait one complete year. If during this year harmony is not re-established between them, then their divorce may be realized... The foundation of the Kingdom of God is based upon harmony and love, oneness, relationship and union, not upon differences, especially between husband and wife. If one of these two become the cause of divorce, that one will unquestionably fall into great difficulties, will become the victim of formidable calamities and experience deep remorse." ('Abdul-Baha)
(83:2)
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