Is it permissible for a woman to give charity without her husband's permission?

The questioner:
One of the brothers says: My mother wants to give people some money, a bag of corn, and clean clothes, but my father would not be pleased if he knew. Should she give it to them without his knowledge, and is that permissible or not?

The Shaykh:
If this woman, who is the questioner's mother, is giving from her own money and not from her husband's money, there is nothing wrong with it. She may give it even without his knowledge and even without his consent. However, it is better for her to consider his feelings and not stir up conflict between them, so that a divorce does not occur. But if she wants to do it without his knowledge to avoid a dispute or harm between them, that is fine. As for giving from his money, she may not do so without his permission.

The questioner:
Yes. And from her money, she wants to apply the same ruling?

The Shaykh:
From my money, there is nothing wrong with it.