Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

Financial right of the wife

· 24 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1440 AH1 min readFatwa 42853English

Question

السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته I would like to know about the rights of a wife over a husband. Particularly regarding a monthly financial allowance. Please include ahadith and quraanic Ayat stating it’s importance and it needing to be paid. جزاك الله خيرا

Answer

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.

We take note of the contents of your query. However, your question is unclear. What do you mean by “allowance”? Are you referring to basic maintenance, food, clothing and shelter or something else? If so, explain in detail.

You may email your clarification to: admin@daruliftaa.net

Ref: Hammad Jogiat

And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best

Hammad bin Ismail Jogiat

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Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

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