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Should the questioner remain married to a man who does not pray, is in debt, and is extravagant, or should she seek divorce? What are his rights regarding her salary? And is she obliged to inform him of what she does with her money?

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You must advise your husband to repent from abandoning prayer. If he persists, you have the right to seek divorce. His travels for entertainment, if they involve listening to music and viewing inappropriate scenes, are considered disobedience and transgression. He must be advised and reminded of the impermissibility of such acts, and that he will be questioned on the Day of Judgment about the money he spends. The fact that a husband does not touch what is unlawful does not mean he does not hear or see what is unlawful. His failure to spend on you during his travels to his other wife is a violation of your rights. He is obligated to spend on you and your children, and you have the right to demand it. If he refuses, refer your matter to the courts. Your salary is your right, and he has no claim to it except with your consent. You may assist your family with it without informing him.

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