Husband forcing the wife to work

14 Mar 2017 · 15 Jumada II 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

What is the ruling of a husband who forces his wife to go out and work due to his negligence in fulfilling his obligations as a husband, in providing for his spouse's needs in terms of clothings and other personal provisions which a woman requires. However, he has the means to provide for her.

Answer

It is compulsory for her not to obey him in this scenario.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

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