The Standard for a Wife's Maintenance and Clothing
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Question:
Is the standard for a woman's food and clothing based on a smile and her taste?
Answer:
It is based on what is known (al-ma'ruf), combining the bond as He said, "And live with them in kindness." The poor man is not like the non-poor in what is known; everyone is according to his right. A woman is not satisfied except with clothing. Be truthful to Allah as much as you are able. If you are able, it is a sufficient need. She may ask for divorce, or she may be patient. As long as he is able to clothe her, he clothes her; as long as he is able to provide maintenance, he provides it for her, just as he provides for himself. He does not favor himself. If the woman, for example, takes to her nature, for example, a defective nature, or she becomes foolish in her religion, or something of that sort is in her. This is what is correct. This is what indicates faith. It is obligatory upon her to guard her tongue. Yes.
Is the standard for a woman's food and clothing based on a smile and her taste?
Answer:
It is based on what is known (al-ma'ruf), combining the bond as He said, "And live with them in kindness." The poor man is not like the non-poor in what is known; everyone is according to his right. A woman is not satisfied except with clothing. Be truthful to Allah as much as you are able. If you are able, it is a sufficient need. She may ask for divorce, or she may be patient. As long as he is able to clothe her, he clothes her; as long as he is able to provide maintenance, he provides it for her, just as he provides for himself. He does not favor himself. If the woman, for example, takes to her nature, for example, a defective nature, or she becomes foolish in her religion, or something of that sort is in her. This is what is correct. This is what indicates faith. It is obligatory upon her to guard her tongue. Yes.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام [ ابن باز ] [ الشرح الجديد ]، تتمة باب عِشْرَة النساء — islamhouse.com (9:04)
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