Taking a wife’s share from her husband’s wealth without his knowledge
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This is a woman asking, and she says: Is it permissible for a woman to take from her husband’s money secretly, even though he does not know, despite the fact that he cares for her and meets all her needs?
The Shaykh:
No, if he is fulfilling the obligatory maintenance, she should not take anything except with his permission. However, if he is short on providing her maintenance and does not give it to her when she asks, then she takes what is sufficient for her. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said to Hind bint 'Utbah, “Take what is sufficient for you,” meaning from Abu Sufyan’s moneySunan Ibn Majah 2293Sahih (Darussalam).
The presenter:
That is all, if Allah wills.
The Shaykh:
She said that he is a miser who does not give me what is sufficient for me and my child. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) saidSunan Ibn Majah 2293Sahih (Darussalam).
The presenter:
You.
The Shaykh:
They call it the issue of seizing one’s right. Whoever seizes his right from a delayer or a denier is allowed to take it. The issue of seizing is taking your right.
The presenter:
That is the end.
The Shaykh:
And Allah the Exalted knows best, and may Allah send prayers and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This is a woman asking, and she says: Is it permissible for a woman to take from her husband’s money secretly, even though he does not know, despite the fact that he cares for her and meets all her needs?
The Shaykh:
No, if he is fulfilling the obligatory maintenance, she should not take anything except with his permission. However, if he is short on providing her maintenance and does not give it to her when she asks, then she takes what is sufficient for her. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said to Hind bint 'Utbah, “Take what is sufficient for you,” meaning from Abu Sufyan’s money
Take what is sufficient for you and your child, on a reasonable basis.
خذي ما يكفيك وولدك بالمعروفThe presenter:
That is all, if Allah wills.
The Shaykh:
She said that he is a miser who does not give me what is sufficient for me and my child. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said
Take what is sufficient for you and your child, on a reasonable basis.
خذي ما يكفيك وولدك بالمعروفThe presenter:
You.
The Shaykh:
They call it the issue of seizing one’s right. Whoever seizes his right from a delayer or a denier is allowed to take it. The issue of seizing is taking your right.
The presenter:
That is the end.
The Shaykh:
And Allah the Exalted knows best, and may Allah send prayers and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad.
Source
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