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Should spouses keep their marital problems private?

Private marital matters should generally be protected, while serious problems may appropriately be shared with a trusted mediator or professional.

What Islam teaches

Islam values privacy and prohibits harmful gossip. Seeking help to resolve serious marital problems is different from publicly exposing a spouse's private matters.

What you can consider

Choose a small number of trustworthy people if outside help is necessary. Avoid forwarding private messages, photographs or accusations to others.

Qur'an 49:12; Qur'an 4:35.

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