I reverted to Islam, does this now mean I have to divorce my christan husband of over 16 years?
Question
We have been happily married, and now are no longer to have children. He does not mind my being muslim and respects my beleifs. We love each over very much and do not want to part. And he is not willing to revert to Islam just to say married, only if it came from his heart then he would revert. But Its not likely to happen anytime soon.
Answer
If the non-Muslim woman reverts to Islam but her non-Muslim husband does not do so, then after the passing of 3 menstrual cycles, the marriage will terminate.
We understand your predicament and sympathise with you. If you are able to separate from your husband if he does not revert to Islam, then in the eyes of Allah, this would be highly loved and appreciated. If you cannot part from him, then you should not turn away from Islam. Therefore, if you have to remain with him, then daily make Istighfaar (seek Allah's forgiveness) and constantly invite your husband towards Islam with Hikmat (wisdom) and patience. Do not be overbearing as this might turn him away from Islam.
May Allah Ta'ala bless your husband with Islam, make your life easy for you and may He grant you the strength and ability to obey his commands, Aameen.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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