Guidance for the woman who prefers her work to her husband's home

Question:
One of the sisters says: What is your guidance, may Allah preserve you, for the woman who prefers her work or her studies to her husband's home, to the point where it may lead to divorce?

Answer:
This is a defiant woman. It is not permissible for her to be arrogant toward her husband or to disobey him. She must not leave his home without his permission. If she leaves his home without his permission, she is a sinner and a defiant wife. She must fear Allah the Mighty and Majestic, obey her husband, and prioritize his obedience over her job, leaving the house, and anything else. Because she is married, she is under the protection of her husband. She does not have absolute freedom; she has obligations. For this reason, the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said regarding women that they are "in your possession" (‘awwan). “In your possession” means detained; the one who is detained is the one who is held. They are detained. Therefore, it is obligatory for her husband to provide for her maintenance because she is detained with him. She is not one of absolute freedom. She has great rights owed to her husband. When she marries, she is subject to the rulings of marriage. She must do so, otherwise she will be a defiant wife. Yes.