Wa alaikum salaam wa rahmatulahi wa barakatuh dear sister,

 

This sounds like quite a complicated situation that is just getting worse, but as you say, you want to give it another chance too. As we know in Islam marriage is highly regarded for a multitude of reasons and it seems you are aware of this to be trying to give it another shot.

 

Take time apart. Given the argument came to blows the last time, you have done a wise thing to step away for a bit. It seems this is making him angry as he is saying he will give talaq if you don’t go back, but there is the fear that if you go back too soon it will only erupt all over again. Taking time away will give you both the space to clear your heads and remember each other’s good points rather than being constantly irritated by the negatives due to being in each others company all the time. Obviously, you don’t want to make this something that will go on for too long, but you don’t want him to get any angrier too. Pares you could stay with your mum a little longer, but get the message to him as to why – that is for the benefit of your relationship long term.

 

Seek counselling. This is an ongoing matter that has extended family involved now too, so I’d highly recommend counseling as a means to both get your frustrations out in the open in a controlled environment. It will give you both the opportunity to have your voices heard with a third party present to mediate your transactions. If you do this with an imam, he will be able to advise from an Islamic perspective also which will be especially useful when it comes to advising you both on your roles as husband and wife.

 

See it from his perspective. .Your financial situation is difficult right now. This is probably placing a burden on him psychologically as he clearly feels he has to provide. If you work, then perhaps he feels like he is being stripped of his role as a husband and father. Understanding his side, and why he might be frustrated will soften your heart towards him and make it easier to deal with him appropriately keeping these sensitive matters in mind.

 

As well as understanding his,  also try to understand his parents too. Not that this justifies any poor manners, but it’ll. Make it easier for you to approach the situation in a way that they will all be more receptive too. It will help to calm any anger you may have towards them too. Understand that as his parents, he has been raised by them so has a level of respect for them that takes precedence even when they are wrong sometimes. They also only want to see him happy so when they see an inkling of unhappiness seemingly caused by you, they will have bad feelings towards you. Likewise, you may notice similar attitudes in yourself when dealing with matters relating to your child. As I said, this doesn’t me these attitudes ok, but will hopefully settle your mind to understand its nothing against you personally, but simply a result of parent-child bonds.

 

Compromise. Once things are easier between you and you have a better understanding of one another, perhaps you might propose some kind of compromise where he allows you to work part-time in an appropriate environment. This way, you get your way and are able to support him financially, but he also gets his way in that you won’t be going to work full time or be the primary provider in the household.

 

Work on your relationship once things have cooled down a bit, also do things to support your relationship by doing things together as a couple just the 2 of you. Many times in-laws get involved as in this situation and it can have a big impact on the marriage between a man and woman. Spending time alone together enables you to appreciate one another once again without the interference of anyone else. It gives you the chance to strengthen your marriage separate from others son that you will be more united when others are involved.

 

May Allah bring you to ease in your marriage and make it easy for you to recover from recent difficulties.