Finding Strength When a Spouse Loses Faith: Navigating Doubts and Seeking Guidance
Assalamu Alaikum everyone. I really need some advice from this community. My husband, who's 30, was raised in a Muslim family, but it was more about following rituals without deep understanding-like praying just because his parents said so or out of habit for Jumu'ah and Eid. He always had a kind of blind faith, trusting in Allah's protection and wisdom without questioning. Things changed when we moved to a new country, got married, and had a child. About two years ago, we considered buying a house like many others do here, but then we learned that mortgages involve interest, which is haram. At first, he was going to proceed anyway since it's common, but after watching Islamic scholars explain why it's forbidden, we decided against it. That experience sparked his curiosity, and he began studying Islam seriously for the first time-reading the Quran with translation, listening to lectures, and even starting to pray five times daily and giving up music. However, after a few months, he started questioning everything. He's very analytical, so he dove deep into hadith, wondered why we must obey Allah, and eventually stopped his religious practices. He now says he believes in a Creator but doesn't follow any religion, which has left me feeling really stressed. As someone who values faith and wants to grow closer to Islam, it's hard to see him move in the opposite direction, especially as we raise our child. I admit I haven't handled it well-I sometimes nag him or argue about his beliefs, which I know is wrong. He's also dealing with career stress and personal doubts, overthinking things until he gets stuck in endless questions. Recently, I encouraged him to read the Quran again, but I'm not sure if he will, given everything on his plate. I'm struggling with how to react better and would appreciate any advice or stories of people who returned to Islam after similar doubts. I just need some hope and peace during this anxious time. JazakAllah Khair for listening.