Our Sheikh, what is your opinion regarding a man who held onto his wife after he learned she had cheated on him?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The basic principle is to assume the best of a Muslim, especially one's wife. Accusing her of betrayal is a serious matter that requires verification. If a husband confirms his wife's infidelity through adultery, he must remind her of Allah and the Last Day, and of repentance. If she repents, then so be it. But if she persists, there is no good in remaining with her, and he must separate from her.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
Read the full answer on Ftawyhttps://ftawy.com/en/questions/55996
Where this answer came from
- Source platform
- Ftawy
- Original fatwa ID
- 55996
- Added here
- . This is when the answer was added to El Fatwa, not the fatwa's date.
- Text
- Summary from Ftawy's records, reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
- Read the full ruling
- Read the full answer on Ftawy