The Working Wife’s Spending on Herself and Her Children
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, if a man and his wife are both working, what is the woman’s role in providing for herself and her children? Is it obligatory for her to provide for her children?
Answer:
It depends on the condition agreed upon between the husband and wife. If the condition imposed on her is that he will not allow her to work unless she provides for the house or the children, or unless she shares the expenses with him, then the Muslims are bound by their conditions. However, if no condition was imposed on her, there is no doubt that her wealth belongs to her, and nothing is taken from it except what she voluntarily gives. Yes, and the full financial maintenance is his responsibility. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, if a man and his wife are both working, what is the woman’s role in providing for herself and her children? Is it obligatory for her to provide for her children?
Answer:
It depends on the condition agreed upon between the husband and wife. If the condition imposed on her is that he will not allow her to work unless she provides for the house or the children, or unless she shares the expenses with him, then the Muslims are bound by their conditions. However, if no condition was imposed on her, there is no doubt that her wealth belongs to her, and nothing is taken from it except what she voluntarily gives. Yes, and the full financial maintenance is his responsibility. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 119 من 123 / شرح كتاب زاد المستقنع / الشهادات / صالح الفوزان / الفقه / كبار العلماء — youtube.com (36:37)
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