Marital issues
Question
I got married in the month of Decembber 2006. Thereafter two months I came to know that my wife has been suffering from epilepsy. The fact that she is suffering from epilepsy was hidden during our marriage both by her parents and herself. I have all the medical records and evidences that she is suffering from epilepsy. On questioning, my wife and her mother responded negatively and their behavior was not cooperative. I went to many Muslim scholars to seek a solution and they all advised me to cooperate with her. God blessed me with a son and due to drugs/medication which my wife was taking had a reaction on son`s health and he was treated for a long time. Thanks to Allah that he gave health to my son. In all these years I faced many problems which now seems to me unbearable. I lost 60% of my business as I look after my son both like a mother and father. I never slapped my wife nor I showed rudeness but still she never co operated with me and never discussed her illness. Besides, the doctor has advised me not have any more children. I cannot go away from home for long hours. The situation becomes more worse when I fell ill. Besides, the behavior of her mother and brothers is very rude.They have put all their burden of her daughter on me. In these 6 to 7 years the things seems to be getting out of my hands. Please help me before I make some or any decision.
Answer
We advise that you refer the case to pious senior Aalim who deals with such cases (marital problems, difficulties, etc.).
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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