What is the ruling regarding a husband who does not assist his wife in raising their children or with household affairs, refuses to help his son memorize the Quran, and abandons prayer when there is an argument?
The statement that the husband's responsibility is limited to providing money is incorrect. He is obligated to care for his children, raise them, educate them, and guide them, in accordance with the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "And a man is a guardian over the people of his household and he is responsible for them," and Allah's Almighty saying: "O you who have believed, protect yourselves and your families from a Fire." Thus, upbringing is a shared responsibility between the spouses.
As for abandoning prayer during a dispute, it is a grave error, as it is considered one of the greatest sins, and some scholars even consider it an act of disbelief that expels one from the faith. The husband must fear Allah and be diligent in performing prayer. The wife should advise her husband gently and wisely, and seek the help of good and righteous people to rectify his situation.
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