The Ruling on Spending on One’s Wife for Excessive Luxury
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The questioner:
This questioner, may Allah protect you, asks about spending from one’s wealth when it exceeds the amount needed, specifically spending on a wife who asks her husband to spend on matters that have no basis or that involve an increase in luxury. What is the ruling on that?
The Shaykh:
The ruling is that he is not obligated to do so. If he spends, it is permissible and there is no harm. He is not obligated to do so. Yes.
The questioner:
What are the limits of financial maintenance for a wife?
The Shaykh:
In a reasonable manner. And they have a right to your provision and clothing in a reasonable manner. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
This questioner, may Allah protect you, asks about spending from one’s wealth when it exceeds the amount needed, specifically spending on a wife who asks her husband to spend on matters that have no basis or that involve an increase in luxury. What is the ruling on that?
The Shaykh:
The ruling is that he is not obligated to do so. If he spends, it is permissible and there is no harm. He is not obligated to do so. Yes.
The questioner:
What are the limits of financial maintenance for a wife?
The Shaykh:
In a reasonable manner. And they have a right to your provision and clothing in a reasonable manner. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/265 — archive.org (14:01)
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