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My Husband’s Laziness Is Frustrating, Please Help!

11 July, 2023
Q My husband is not earning after marriage, he is good but very lazy. I am having 2 kids of aged 4.7 and 1.8 years old. I work in a company after having 2 kids taking care of them house chores and office work makes me very stressful, while I am working if my kids are silent, he will take care of them or else he will shout on them, as I am working from home sometimes, I wouldn’t be able to concentrate because of all this. By heart I don’t want to work but my husband doesn’t show any interest to work. I earn some x amount I pay the loan more than that by adjusting with my family members, every month I have to adjust for loan amount and house expenses, and he knew it that every month I need extra amount, when I tell him very clearly about this also, he is not taking any initiative.

I am worried about my kids now as they are grown up if someone asks what's your father does, what would she able to answer when his father doesn’t work, I hate to tell lies, but he doesn't leave me any option for the sake of pride and not to let him down in others eyes. I had to lie something, Allah should forgive me for the lies, I don't want my kids to lie because of lazy nature. He is having sugar unless like others, he doesn't walk much and by sitting he gets leg pain, I have to take care of him, kids, house work, office work everything.

I am so frustrated, if Allah would have given permission to end our life by our hand, I would have ended my life, I am that much frustrated. I am so much frustrated for his lazy nature. He says I am not wasting your money unless like others. Please suggest me something, what I should do? Hope you are getting my point what I am feeling.

Answer

A husband is expected to provide for his family and try his best to fulfill his Islamic duty in marriage.

What if your husband is lazy and does not show interest in work?

If you are worried that your children will grow up with the wrong example, talk to your husband.

Your feelings of embarrassment are totally understandable; however, when you approach him, put them aside and talk to him with kindness and without reproach.

Offer your help to find alternatives and something suitable for his health condition.

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About Aisha Mohammad
Aisha has a PhD in psychology, an MS in public health and a PsyD. Aisha worked as a Counselor/Psychologist for 12 years at Geneva B. Scruggs Community Health Care Center in New York. She has worked with clients with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, panic disorder, trauma, and OCD. She also facilitated support groups and provided specialized services for victims of domestic violence, HIV positive individuals, as well youth/teen issues. Aisha is certified in Mindfulness, Trauma Informed Care, Behavioral Management, Restorative Justice/ Healing Circles, Conflict Resolution, Mediation, and Confidentiality & Security. Aisha is also a Certified Life Coach, and Relationship Workshop facilitator. Aisha has a part-time Life Coaching practice in which she integrates the educational concepts of stress reduction, mindfulness, introspection, empowerment, self love and acceptance and spirituality to create a holistic healing journey for clients. Aisha is also a part of several organizations that advocates for prisoner rights/reentry, social & food justice, as well as advocating for an end to oppression & racism. In her spare time, Aisha enjoys her family, photography, nature, martial arts classes, Islamic studies, volunteering/charity work, as well as working on her book and spoken word projects.