What should one do with a wife who is new to Islam, does not know how to pray or fast, does not speak Arabic, and did not fast last Ramadan due to illness? Is this considered a problem that warrants reconsidering the marriage, or should her recent conversion to Islam be taken into account, and how should one act?
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It is recommended to be gentle with a woman who has recently embraced Islam. She should learn what makes her acts of worship valid, especially prayer and memorizing Al-Fatiha. She must be taught the matters of her religion or enabled to learn them. She should be encouraged to fast Ramadan, and its virtues should be explained to her, as well as the ease within it, and that the sick person breaks their fast and makes up for it after the excuse is gone. Patience with her is paramount, considering her recent conversion to Islam.
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