Obedience to the husband in permissible matters after the contract and before moving to his home
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The questioner:
Is obedience to the husband in permissible matters required from the moment of the contract with the woman, even if she has not moved to his home and he has not consummated the marriage? Or is obedience required of her only when she moves to his home?
The Shaykh:
She is required to move to his home, unless he gives her permission. If he permits her to visit her relatives or go for a need and then return, there is no harm in that. However, the default is that the woman should be in her husband's home and under his authority over her, her children, and his protection of her. Yes.
The questioner:
The questioner likely intends to ask: Is obedience to the husband in permissible matters required from the mere contract, meaning before consummating the marriage with the wife?
The Shaykh:
The rulings of the contract begin from the completion of the contract. If the contract is concluded with a valid offer and acceptance, the marital rights begin. However, the jurists say that her financial maintenance is not obligatory upon him until he takes possession of her. Her financial maintenance is not obligatory upon him until he takes possession of her. As for her, she is bound by his rights over her. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Is obedience to the husband in permissible matters required from the moment of the contract with the woman, even if she has not moved to his home and he has not consummated the marriage? Or is obedience required of her only when she moves to his home?
The Shaykh:
She is required to move to his home, unless he gives her permission. If he permits her to visit her relatives or go for a need and then return, there is no harm in that. However, the default is that the woman should be in her husband's home and under his authority over her, her children, and his protection of her. Yes.
The questioner:
The questioner likely intends to ask: Is obedience to the husband in permissible matters required from the mere contract, meaning before consummating the marriage with the wife?
The Shaykh:
The rulings of the contract begin from the completion of the contract. If the contract is concluded with a valid offer and acceptance, the marital rights begin. However, the jurists say that her financial maintenance is not obligatory upon him until he takes possession of her. Her financial maintenance is not obligatory upon him until he takes possession of her. As for her, she is bound by his rights over her. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
شرح كتاب الكبائر للإمام محمد بن عبد الوهاب، بداية من باب الاستخفاف بأهل الفضل — islamhouse.com (1:20:45)
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