What is the ruling regarding a wife remaining with her husband who consumed and trafficked drugs, committed adultery, denied it, swore falsely, and then repented and reformed himself? What is incumbent upon the husband, and what is incumbent upon the wife? Is his repentance valid? And how does he expiate his sin?
The husband must repent from drinking alcohol, selling it, and committing adultery, as these are grave sins.
For repentance, there are three conditions: abandoning the sin, regretting it, and resolving not to return to it. If the sin involves a human right, a fourth condition is added: restoring the rights to their owners.
If the husband repents and becomes upright, the advice is to stay with him and help him maintain his uprightness, as this is better for her daughters. She should encourage him to pray regularly in the mosque, purify the home from forbidden things, and supplicate for his guidance.
However, if the husband does not become upright after repeated attempts and patience runs out, there is no blame upon her if she separates from him.
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