Allah SWT says in the Quran what means, “O you who believe! Save yourselves and your families from a Fire whose fuel is people and stones.” [66:6]

 

The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “… a man is a guardian of his family and responsible (for them).”

 

These and other texts show that a husband has to watch the practices of his wife and direct her to observe the commands of Allah and to detest from all sinful acts. Of course, not all commands and prohibition are at the same level when being violated or disobeyed.

 

Negligence of Prayer, for example, cannot be tolerated. Negligence of proper hijab also needs strict stance from the husband. Thus, it is an obligation upon a Muslim husband to enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong in his house.

 

Alhamdulillah, you have a good wife as you acknowledge and I think if you approach her gently and gradually direct her to love Allah SWT, she will become a good and pious Muslim soon insha’ Allah.

 

Let your admonition be a mix of hope in Allah’s reward and fear from His punishment. Try to find pious Muslim female friends for her. Try to convey the Islamic teachings you learn to her in a kind and wise way.

 

May Allah keep you steadfast on His religion and may He guide your wife to be a pious Muslimah.

 

Allah Almighty knows best.