The Ruling on a Wife Refusing Her Husband When He Neglects Her Rights
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Question:
This is a woman asking: Is it permissible for a woman to refuse her husband in the bedroom if he falls short in her rights?
Answer:
Yes, she may withhold herself from him until he gives her, for example, her mahr (bridal gift) or her nafaqah (financial maintenance). This is nushuz (marital defiance) in a legitimate sense; she has that right.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
This is a woman asking: Is it permissible for a woman to refuse her husband in the bedroom if he falls short in her rights?
Answer:
Yes, she may withhold herself from him until he gives her, for example, her mahr (bridal gift) or her nafaqah (financial maintenance). This is nushuz (marital defiance) in a legitimate sense; she has that right.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
وجوب الأمر بالمعروف والنهي عن المنكر، بداية من قول المُصَنِّف : وبين - سبحانه - أن الآمرين بالمعروف والناهين عن المنكر — islamhouse.com (30:12)
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