Bruna
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Salamu Alaikum Warahmetullahi,
I would deeply appreciate any recommendation about my family's situation. I became a practicing muslim 3 years ago at the age 39, my husband of 16 years who believes in One God and knows few Surah like Al-Fatihah is not a practising muslim. We have three children together, 13, 9 and 5. Recently I have become distressed due to the reason that some imams, with all of my respect, order to women (wives) like me to divorce their husbands unless they convert to practicing muslims.
I have been trying to teach him about the Quran and the rules of it, but he won't believe me. He is a good person otherwise, very responsible and a hardworking men. He is a Muslim, but not a practicing one.
Overall we get along well, Elhamdylilah. If I had to divorce him in our 40s, all family members will suffer tremendously and I cannot imagine myself at this age restarting another potential family. But even living on my own without seeing and looking after the children it would be extremely hard emotionally and financially as we are immigrants in the country we live in. He spends most of the time at work and doesn't prohibits me from practising Islam. I would greatly, greatly appreciate your suggestion considering the Islamic knowledge as I fear I might be wrong and my Salah and other good deeds may not be accepted by the Almighty.
Thank you a lot and sincerely for reading my message and let's help each other for the sake of Allah, as this concern has taken an emotional toll on me. I wholeheartedly want to follow Allah's guidance. Insha'Allah, Ameen!
Looking forward to your suggestions!
JazakAllahu khairan!
