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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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Taking from the husband's wealth without his knowledge when he falls short in providing maintenance

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Question:
This sister says: I am married, and my husband does not give me what I am entitled to in financial maintenance for my needs and the needs of my children, which compels me to take a sum of money from him without his knowledge.

Answer:
Yes, if he does not give you what is sufficient for you and your children, and you come into possession of his wealth, then take what is sufficient for you, because this is your right. This is what is called the issue of coming into possession. When the wife of one of the Companions complained to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) that he was not giving her what was sufficient for her and her children, and she asked him if she could take from his wealth, he said, yes,
Take what is sufficient for you and your child, on a reasonable basis.خذي ما يكفيك وولدك بالمعروف
Sunan Ibn Majah 2293Sahih (Darussalam)
. Yes.

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May Allah reward you.
Source قناة «السعودية»، برنامج فتاوى ليوم الأربعاء 1439/06/05هـ — youtube.com (29:31)

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