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What is required of a woman toward her husband who commits what is wrong

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Question : The sister calling in with us on the line, Honorable Shaykh, says: What is the standard for dealing with a husband who deals in what is wrong, even though he knows that this is forbidden and that this is wrong? We direct this question to you in light of this inquiry?

Answer : It is obligatory for the woman, from the husband's side, to treat him with kindness. Based on the saying of Allah, Blessed and Exalted is He: "And live with them in kindness."
And she must, if she sees her husband neglecting an obligation or committing a forbidden act, advise him. She should warn him of Allah, Mighty and Majestic. If he reforms, that is what is desired. If he does not reform, let her seek the help of the people of good who are trustworthy. She should inform them of his condition and ask them to advise him.
But she should not disclose his secret to everyone. She does not know that perhaps Allah will bring about a matter after that. The deviant may become upright, and the upright may become deviant. Hearts are in the hand of Allah, Mighty and Majestic.
And her husband, if she advises him about a wrong he commits, should hold fast to it and thank her for it, and encourage her to do so. Because this woman is among the best of women. She orders him to do what is right, forbids him from what is wrong, and guides him to good.
Source قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 2578- ماذا يتوجب على المرأة تجاه زوجها الذي يعمل المنكر/سؤال على الهاتف 📞 /ابن عثيمين — youtube.com

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