What is the requirement if the husband is unable to pay the debt or is unjustly imprisoned?

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Al-Mughni

Book of the Oath of Abstention (Ila')

Book 41 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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If the husband is incapable of paying the debt or is imprisoned unjustly, he is commanded to effectuate the reconciliation due to necessity (Fi'ah al-Ma'dhoor, the reconciliation of the excused party).