Is living with an ill-treating husband who prevents visits to family better or divorce, given the presence of children and fear of falling into sin, especially since he does not accept advice and prays and fears God?

It is not permissible for a husband to abuse his wife with insults or curses. If he does so without a valid reason, she has the right to seek divorce from him, as Khalil said: "She has the right to divorce due to clear harm," and as the author of Nazm al-Kafaf said: "For the wife to seek divorce if he harms her by insulting her and her parents..."

The fact that a woman is permitted to seek divorce in this situation does not mean that she commits a sin if she foregoes her right to it. If you are being harmed by your husband, you have the option to seek divorce or to endure it patiently, and you will be rewarded for your patience, God willing.

Since you have children, we advise you not to seek divorce unless all possible means to resolve disputes have been exhausted, and to be patient and overlook minor faults, in order to preserve the family and the welfare of the children.