Is my husband suffering from a decline in worship and negligence in prayer, and am I the cause of that, or is the problem deeper, related to society and the loss of good companionship, and what is the solution?

The neglectful soul often attributes its shortcomings to external causes while attempting to convince the listener of the enormity of the problem. This is a well-known behavior, not only at the individual level but also at the communal level.

The fault occurred from two sides: - The husband: He did not acknowledge his shortcomings in fulfilling his duty to Allah, nor did he seek forgiveness from Him. Instead, he sought excuses for something for which there is no excuse. Detention centers and prisons have no bearing on a Muslim's worship, and he should focus on the duty of his time. - The wife: She used a dry or harsh approach in her advice and insisted on rebuking him, which led to the husband's anger and argument. Here, the wife cannot be absolved of responsibility.

The primary objective of advice is achieved through calm dialogue, avoiding tension, and refraining from annoying insistence. The wife should review the reasons from her side and change her life, her relationship with her husband, and her stance on his actions. She should double her care for him and provide tranquility in the home. Most importantly, the current shortcoming should not lead to a greater shortcoming or a dispute that spoils the family relationship.

Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen said: "As for his dereliction of duty towards Allah Almighty: this is another matter entirely, and the wife should advise her husband and address him in a way that achieves benefit and advantage, without scolding or rebuking or anything similar. Because the husband believes he has a degree over his wife, if she speaks to him by way of rebuke or scolding, pride may lead him to sin, and he will not accept the truth. So, the wife must use every method that achieves benefit and removes corruption."