What is the Sharia ruling on a wife remaining with a husband who drinks alcohol and stays out late constantly, and who does not respond to advice? And does she have the right to seek a divorce?
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If a husband drinks alcohol and neglects his wife's rights, this is a reprehensible act and a violation of Allah's saying: "And live with them in kindness." A Muslim must adhere to the . We advise praying for him and directing people of knowledge and virtue to him. If he continues to drink alcohol, the wife has the right to seek a divorce to remove the harm, or she can be patient and strive to reform him.
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