My husband is a sinner

Question:

I am a 28-year-old woman who ascribes to dawat-us-salafiyyah, and I am married to a 38-year-old man. My marriage has consisted of many struggles since it began two years ago. During those two years, my husband has battled drug addiction and has also had issues with infidelity, listening to music etc. As of recently, he also admitted to abusing khamr and he returns home at very late hours; many times, he does not return home at all. I often fear that I will contract an STD because of his late hours out of the house and his history with intermingling. He is unreliable and undependable. I often seek help from friends and family as this pertains to my safety and security. I have considered leaving the marriage and going to reside in a shelter until I become financially stable. We also have one child together, and I am expecting another. Allah knows best, but I see him pray sporadically. Please advise!

Zaynab El-Kateb:

Sheikh Adel Al-Sayed says that in these situations, the woman should first try to find a source of income to suffice her before asking for a divorce. Until then, she needs to be patient and make sincere dua to Allah to guide her husband, and she should also try to advise him gently.