What is the ruling regarding a committed wife remaining with a husband and family who do not pray and are not religious, knowing that she is persecuted because of her commitment?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
Obedience to Allah must take precedence over obedience to a husband or family in matters that contravene Islamic law. There is no obedience to a creature in disobedience to the Creator. Rather, one must strive to reform the husband and explain the danger of his abandoning prayer, and advise his family in the best manner. If the husband does not respond and maintain his prayers, then divorce should be sought from him. There is no need to fear as long as you remain steadfast in obedience to Allah, for He will never forsake you.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
Read the full answer on Ftawyhttps://ftawy.com/en/questions/106221
Where this answer came from
- Source platform
- Ftawy
- Original fatwa ID
- 106221
- 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