What is your advice to me regarding my wife, who is negligent in prayer, does not take care of herself, and criticizes my personality, especially since I have become afraid for my deen with her and am thinking of separation to preserve my comfort and happiness?
What you mentioned about not having had a relationship with women before marriage is a blessing, and it is forbidden for a Muslim to have a relationship with a non- woman. Your wife's negligence in prayer is a serious matter, so you must continue to advise her, remind her of Allah, and supplicate for her. Her negligence in prayer often leads to her negligence in purity. She must obey you in marital matters; if she does not, she is disobedient (nashiz), and her disobedience can be addressed as explained in No. 30586. If her condition does not improve, divorcing her is recommended, but it is permissible to be patient with her and try to reform her. Live with your wife kindly and gently, and make gentleness your nature, as this may help you influence her. It is important for a man to choose his wife well, seeking one who is religious and of good character.
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