[mudozvonf]

why dont you ask to see these statements first. i would also like to see them.

I think I saw that thread but can't remember which one it was. I think Idil is also exaggerating slightly on the matter and if I remember correctly, the mod posted a fatwa by Mufti Ibn Adam explaining the obligation of niqaab but how it can be removed to a hardship that doesn't have to be life or death type hardship. Or something like that, my memory is very poor nowadays...

I would however disagree with such an approach if the couple in question is unmarried and are both born Muslims. I would go easier on converts (being new to the faith and having to get rid of cultural baggage and the kufr that had been drilled into their brains) and I also wouldn't advise a couple with kids to divorce (easily) since I understand how there could be problems with custody, maintenance, etc. But if a couple had no kids, such as in this case, I can only advise for divorce because you do NOT want a spouse who aids shaytaan instead of the sunnah and you do NOT want children with such a person. Divorce is way too taboo in our cultures. I'm not saying its the answer to everything but it IS a legitimate answer to many problems, such as this one

Just my personal opinion