Question
My husband refuses to perform Salaat regularly. He goes for Jumuah and occasionally performs Salaat, sometimes once a day and sometimes twice a day. He sits for hours watching television. Does the Shariah allow me to adopt measures to compel him to perform Salaat? If yes, what can I do in an attempt to make my husband understand the importance of Salaat?
Answer
Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: "The dividing line between Imaan and kufr is neglect of Salaat." In the endeavour to save your husband from losing his Imaan or from courting the Wrath of Allah Azza Wa Jal, you may institute the following measures:
* Refuse speaking to him * Don't cook food for him
* Deny conjugal relations * Make much dua for his hidaayat (guidance).
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 20 No 05
- PDF page
- 4
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