My husband is a kind man, but he does not like discussing religious matters. I try to gently remind him, but he gets upset when I bring up topics of halal and haram. He asks: Is he sinful for being advised about religion? If he insists on bank interest, does the sin extend to the wife and children?

"Describing the texts of Islamic law as rigid is a sign of disrespect towards God and an indication of ignorance and a corrupt heart. A wife should deal with her husband wisely and avoid arguing. Bank interest from riba-based banks is forbidden riba. Correcting the husband in matters of religion with wisdom does not anger God. If he insists on dealing with riba-based banks after being advised, there is no sin upon the wife and children, while taking care that he spends from his lawful money and avoiding benefiting from the interest money. We advise the wife to be patient, continuously advise him gently, and help him strengthen his connection with his Lord, while obeying him in what is right, being a good wife, and persistently supplicating. A Muslim should be keen to reside in Muslim countries.

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