Wa `alaykum As-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh

 

In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Mercy-Giving

 

All praise is due to Allah. Peace and blessings be upon His Messenger Muhammad.

 

Islam does not sanction or approve of forced marriages; those who resort to such practices are guilty in the sight of Allah. Like all other sinners they will stand before the Lord for the final reckoning.

 

Having said this, if this woman has agreed to marry this man and has consummated the marriage with him, you cannot keep waiting for her. Instead, leave this case to Allah.

 

You shouldn’t think or behave as if she is still your wife while she has married him even though she had little choice. One should be realistic.

 

I know you feel hurt even as she feels hurt. For sure we ought to oppose injustice and oppression as best as we can. However, ultimately, we cannot expect full justice in this world; only Allah can deliver it; and He will do so in the Afterlife where neither our status nor wealth can influence the verdict of Allah. So, leave the matter to Allah; He will vindicate the victims.

 

Almighty Allah knows best.