What do you advise me concerning my wife who is characterized by stubbornness, disobedience, love of going out, and verbal abuse towards me, and who has declared that she does not love me and sees me as a devil? I have also discovered that she lies, swears falsely, and steals.

If the situation is as described, it is advisable to follow a gradual approach to reconciliation with the wife, starting with admonition, then discipline if admonition is not effective. A woman deserves discipline if she disobeys her husband in matters where obedience is obligatory, or if she wrongs him, or neglects a religious duty, or commits a forbidden act.

If she mends her ways, he should keep her and be a good companion to her. If the means of reconciliation are unsuccessful, then divorce is the last resort.