What to do when a Muslim convert husband claimed to be a non-Muslim out of anger?
When a Muslim convert husband claims to be a non-Muslim out of anger, the situation can be quite sensitive and requires careful consideration of Islamic teachings. The Qur'an provides guidance on the relationships between believers and non-believers, particularly in the context of marriage.
In Surah Al-Mumtahana, it is stated: O ye who believe! When believing women come unto you as fugitives, examine them. Allah is Best Aware of their faith. Then, if ye know them for true believers, send them not back unto the disbelievers. They are not lawful for them (the disbelievers), nor are they (the disbelievers) lawful for them.
60:10 This verse emphasizes the importance of recognizing and maintaining the bonds between believers, and it indicates that if a woman converts to Islam, she should not be returned to her non-believing husband.
In addition, discussions in hadith literature provide further insight. For instance, it is narrated in Al-Kafi that if a woman embraces Islam and her husband is not a Muslim, they separate. The narration states: If a woman embraces Islam and her husband is not a Muslim, they separate.
Al-Kafi 3:569 This implies that the conversion of one spouse to Islam can lead to the dissolution of the marriage if the other spouse does not also embrace Islam.
Thus, if a husband who has converted to Islam claims to be a non-Muslim, it may be necessary to assess the sincerity of his claim and the context in which it was made. It is advisable for the couple to seek guidance from knowledgeable individuals in their community, such as a scholar or imam, to navigate the situation appropriately. The focus should be on understanding the husband's feelings and the implications of his statement within the framework of Islamic teachings regarding marriage and belief.
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60:10 · Al-Mumtahana
60:10 · Muhammad Marmaduke Pickthall
يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوٓا۟ إِذَا جَآءَكُمُ ٱلْمُؤْمِنَٰتُ مُهَٰجِرَٰتٍۢ فَٱمْتَحِنُوهُنَّ ۖ ٱللَّهُ أَعْلَمُ بِإِيمَٰنِهِنَّ ۖ فَإِنْ عَلِمْتُمُوهُنَّ مُؤْمِنَٰتٍۢ فَلَا تَرْجِعُوهُنَّ إِلَى ٱلْكُفَّارِ ۖ لَا هُنَّ حِلٌّۭ لَّهُمْ وَلَا هُمْ يَحِلُّونَ لَهُنَّ ۖ وَءَاتُوهُم مَّآ أَنفَقُوا۟ ۚ وَلَا جُنَاحَ عَلَيْكُمْ أَن تَنكِحُوهُنَّ إِذَآ ءَاتَيْتُمُوهُنَّ أُجُورَهُنَّ ۚ وَلَا تُمْسِكُوا۟ بِعِصَمِ ٱلْكَوَافِرِ وَسْـَٔلُوا۟ مَآ أَنفَقْتُمْ وَلْيَسْـَٔلُوا۟ مَآ أَنفَقُوا۟ ۚ ذَٰلِكُمْ حُكْمُ ٱللَّهِ ۖ يَحْكُمُ بَيْنَكُمْ ۚ وَٱللَّهُ عَلِيمٌ حَكِيمٌۭ
O ye who believe! When believing women come unto you as fugitives, examine them. Allah is Best Aware of their faith. Then, if ye know them for true believers, send them not back unto the disbelievers. They are not lawful for them (the disbelievers), nor are they (the disbelievers) lawful for them. And give them (the disbelievers) that which they have spent (upon them). And it is no sin for you to marry such women when ye have given them their dues. And hold not to the ties of disbelieving women; and ask for (the return of) that which ye have spent; and let them (the disbelievers) ask for that which they have spent. That is the judgment of Allah. He judgeth between you. Allah is Knower, Wise.
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Al-Kafi 3:569
Al-Kafi · Book 3, Hadith 569
Whoever deliberately eats saffron or food containing a scent owes expiation. If he consumes it forgetfully, then nothing is upon him except to seek forgiveness from God Almighty. — OR — He said: If a woman embraces Islam and her husband is not a Muslim, they separate. I asked about a man who emigrated and left his wife among the polytheists then she joined him later. Does his marriage continue with her or is his guardianship broken? He said: No, his marriage continues and she remains his wife.
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