Ruling on renewing the marriage contract of one who abandoned prayer and then repented
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The questioner:
The questioner says: A husband abandoned prayer for a period of time, then returned to it. Does he have to renew the marriage contract, or not?
The Shaykh:
No. If he repented, he remains in his state, which is a good state. If he repented, his wife is with him, and praise be to Allah.
The questioner:
Intending to renew.
The Shaykh:
What if.
The questioner says: A husband abandoned prayer for a period of time, then returned to it. Does he have to renew the marriage contract, or not?
The Shaykh:
No. If he repented, he remains in his state, which is a good state. If he repented, his wife is with him, and praise be to Allah.
The questioner:
Intending to renew.
The Shaykh:
What if.
Source
محاضرات عبر الهاتف [ 02 ] أحكام النكاح — islamhouse.com (10:06)
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