Re: Religion and your spouse
Like someone else mentioned, I think that just as I would like my children to face Allah swt on the day of judgement with confidence, that their book of good deeds outweighs their book of bads, if I love my spouse I will work hard to bring him closer to deen, especially if I am already practising. Now judgement is left for Allah alone, but if you ain't doing namaz, you ain't doin' it because namaaz isn't something you do in your head or hiding in the closet, eh. So while true iman cannot be seen, certain actions can, and even if the niyat isn't there initially, the action will change the intention. I do not believe people saying "oh it is always our intention, BUT"....but what? I really don't have the time or need to check people outside my home, but I feel it is my responsibility as a mom/wife to check what's going on at home (given that I myself am doing all those things).