What must a woman do regarding her open sinner husband?
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The questioner : What should a woman do if her husband consumes intoxicants, commits fornication with women, and deprives her of her legal rights, while she fears Allah if she continues to live with him in this state?
The Shaykh : The wife whose husband is of this description, who consumes intoxicants and commits fornication, may Allah protect us from it, should seek annulment of the marriage from the court. The court will examine whether this matter is proven or not, and then rule in accordance with the Shari'ah, with the help of Allah the Exalted. Yes.
The questioner : Is it not permissible for her to remain under his authority in this state?
The Shaykh : Yes, her remaining with this man is undoubtedly a matter that is not befitting. As for whether it is forbidden for her to remain with him, given that he has not reached the level of disbelief, there is deliberation on that, but it is not befitting for her to do so, to remain with him.
The questioner : Yes, the third question says.
The Shaykh : The wife whose husband is of this description, who consumes intoxicants and commits fornication, may Allah protect us from it, should seek annulment of the marriage from the court. The court will examine whether this matter is proven or not, and then rule in accordance with the Shari'ah, with the help of Allah the Exalted. Yes.
The questioner : Is it not permissible for her to remain under his authority in this state?
The Shaykh : Yes, her remaining with this man is undoubtedly a matter that is not befitting. As for whether it is forbidden for her to remain with him, given that he has not reached the level of disbelief, there is deliberation on that, but it is not befitting for her to do so, to remain with him.
The questioner : Yes, the third question says.