Is it permissible to seek divorce from a husband who has abandoned his wife for more than five years, refuses to have children, and refuses to treat her for the illnesses she suffers from?

Bearing offspring is one of the greatest purposes of marriage and a right for both spouses. The husband is not permitted to abandon his wife for such a long period unless she is disobedient (nashiz). A husband's neglect of his wife during her illness is a reprehensible act. We advise you to be patient, counsel him, and seek the help of sensible people from his family. If your situation becomes unbearable, you may seek a divorce due to harm, but do not rush into it, as it has detrimental effects, especially on children.