What is the ruling of the Sharia regarding how to deal with the current situation of my psychologically ill wife, after our relationship deteriorated due to family and psychological problems that affected us both, and led her family to demand a divorce and threaten me, despite my desire to preserve the marriage?
It is recommended to supplicate and seek refuge in Allah Almighty. Among the suitable supplications are: "O Allah, I hope for Your mercy, so do not abandon me to myself for the blink of an eye, and set all my affairs right. There is no god but You," and "O Living, O Self-Subsisting, by Your mercy I seek assistance; set all my affairs right and do not abandon me to myself for the blink of an eye."
If the wife leaves her husband's house without his permission, she is disobedient (nashiz), and her father has no right to compel you to divorce her. It is advisable to seek the help of wise individuals for reconciliation; otherwise, the Sharia court is the decisive authority.
You must resist any thoughts of suicide or killing the wife's father. Seek help by remembering Allah, seeking forgiveness, reciting the Qur'an, and associating with righteous people.
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