The Ruling on a Wife Who Does Not Pray

Question
What is better, for a man to divorce his wife who does not pray, after he has tried every means to make her pray for several years, but without result?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: The scholars have differed on the husband's right to discipline his wife for neglecting prayer. Those who permit it base their opinion on the effect of prayer in self-discipline and its reflection on raising children. There is no goodness in a woman who does not pray and does not understand the importance of prayer; how can she raise her children and take care of them so that they become righteous? Such a situation is concerning, and seeking a righteous woman after warning her once and again is advisable. And God knows best.
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