Among the apparent evils in wedding parties: the open, transparent, and nearly naked clothing worn by many women
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The questioner : The questioner says, "Our honorable Shaykh (may Allah preserve him): Peace be upon you and Allah's mercy and blessings. And after that: Among the apparent evils in wedding parties is the open, transparent, and nearly naked clothing worn by many women. Is it obligatory for the husband to prevent his wife from attending weddings because of these evils? May Allah reward you with good."
The Shaykh : Yes. It is obligatory for the husband. It is obligatory for the husband. —And listen to the word "obligatory."— It is obligatory for the husband to prevent his wife from attending parties that include evil, because he is responsible for the wife. And it is obligatory for the wife to obey her husband's command, because this is the reality of marriage. I mean obedience to the husband in other than disobedience to Allah, to the extent that some scholars say: The husband has the right to prevent his wife from leaving the house absolutely, except for prayer. For the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan Abi Dawud 566. And it is not permissible for the wife to be displeased with her husband's preventing her from attending these evil parties. Rather, she should thank Allah for making it easy for her to have a husband who protects her from sins. Yes.
The Shaykh : Yes. It is obligatory for the husband. It is obligatory for the husband. —And listen to the word "obligatory."— It is obligatory for the husband to prevent his wife from attending parties that include evil, because he is responsible for the wife. And it is obligatory for the wife to obey her husband's command, because this is the reality of marriage. I mean obedience to the husband in other than disobedience to Allah, to the extent that some scholars say: The husband has the right to prevent his wife from leaving the house absolutely, except for prayer. For the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
