❀ Shar‘i Ruling on Advising a Husband Who Neglects Congregational Prayer ❀
Source:
This article is derived from the book “500 Questions and Answers for Women” based on the fatwas of the scholars of the Haramain, translated by Hafiz Abdullah Saleem.
❖ Question:
My husband is negligent in performing prayer in congregation at the mosque. I advise him and express displeasure over this.
Am I sinful for doing so, considering the husband has greater rights over the wife?
❖ Answer:
If a husband engages in actions forbidden by Shariah, such as:
- Being lazy in performing prayer in congregation,
- Using intoxicants,
- Spending nights in entertainment and heedlessness,
then the wife is not sinful for advising him.
Rather, she is worthy of reward for fulfilling her religious duty.
✅ However, the advice should be given gently and with wisdom,
using kind words and a soft tone, as this increases the likelihood of it being accepted and benefitting the husband.
And Allah is the Guardian of success.
(By: Former Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, Shaykh Ibn Bāz رحمه الله)
