The ruling on a wife taking from her husband's money when he is a wasteful spender, and giving charity from it, and who is considered a wasteful spender

The questioner : This questioner recalls that her husband is a wasteful spender, and she takes some of his money to keep it safe. Is that permissible for her, Honorable Shaykh? And what is your advice? And she gives charity from this money that she takes?

The Shaykh : Yes. As for the charity, it does not require the husband's permission. As for taking the money to keep it safe for him, it is not permissible for her either, if her husband is a truly wasteful spender. He should be brought before the judge so that he can be declared financially incompetent. Without such a declaration, it is not permissible for her to touch his money.

The questioner : Honorable Shaykh, what is the extent of wastefulness that Islam forbids, O Shaykh?

The Shaykh : The wastefulness that the Shari'ah forbids is when a person exceeds what is appropriate. He increases his expenses in his clothing and his vehicle. Allah the Exalted, in praising the servants of the Most Merciful, says:

The presenter : May Allah reward you, and thank you to the sister questioner.