Justice Between Wives in Housing
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Question:
This questioner, Muhammad, asks: Is it obligatory for a husband to be just between his wives regarding their residence? If the first wife lives in a house separate from her family, and the second wife lives with her family, is he required to provide her with a separate house like the first one?
Answer:
Yes, housing is a right of the wife. If she is content to stay with his family, there is nothing wrong with that. If she demands a separate residence, it is obligatory for the husband to provide her with housing. Yes.
This questioner, Muhammad, asks: Is it obligatory for a husband to be just between his wives regarding their residence? If the first wife lives in a house separate from her family, and the second wife lives with her family, is he required to provide her with a separate house like the first one?
Answer:
Yes, housing is a right of the wife. If she is content to stay with his family, there is nothing wrong with that. If she demands a separate residence, it is obligatory for the husband to provide her with housing. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/227 — archive.org (8:35)
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