How can one invite a maternal uncle in his thirties to pray? And will he be washed if he dies without having prayed? And what is the ruling on his wife who is diligent in prayer? And what is the ruling on the questioner's insistence on her mother and sister to pray in congregation, and their refusal? And do the angels and Muslim jinn pray with her if she prays alone? And how can one find good companionship at the beginning of commitment? And what is the interpretation of feeling a gentle push to wake up for the night prayer? And what should the questioner do to return to the night vigil and all the acts of obedience she used to perform?
Advising an uncle who does not pray is obligatory for the questioner, provided she does not fear significant harm. It is also obligatory for the wife to exert effort to ensure her husband prays. Regarding the ruling on one who abandons prayer: If he abandons it out of denial of its obligation, then he is not a Muslim, and it is not permissible for his wife to remain with him. If he abandons it out of laziness while acknowledging its obligation, then he falls under a different ruling. It is preferable for the questioner to pray in congregation with her mother and sister. If they refuse and pray individually, there is no blame upon her.
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