Fatwa #95038 September 2003South Africa
My husband is verbally abusing me by swearing at me, insulting me and shouting at me whenever something is not done according to his will.
Question
He is sometimes extremely nasty to me and says very hurtful things. I have asked that we go for counselling, he refuses. He thinks it is normal for a husband to treat a wife like this. I have asked for a divorce, he acted as if nothing happened. I love my husband, I would love for us to work things out, but he says he will not chance his life to accommodate me. What should I do?
Answer
Jazakallah for writing to the institute regarding your problems. Please
forgive the delay in responding to your mail. I note that you are in South
Africa. According to you, your husband is not prepared to improve the
situation in your relationship. Do you think it will be possible for you to
phone the institute or myself so that we can get more details from you? We
await your response.
May Allah Ta'ala guide and comfort you, ameen.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
1SOCIAL DEPT.
CHECKED AND APPROVED: Mufti Ebrahim Desai
forgive the delay in responding to your mail. I note that you are in South
Africa. According to you, your husband is not prepared to improve the
situation in your relationship. Do you think it will be possible for you to
phone the institute or myself so that we can get more details from you? We
await your response.
May Allah Ta'ala guide and comfort you, ameen.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
1SOCIAL DEPT.
CHECKED AND APPROVED: Mufti Ebrahim Desai