Is a husband’s treatment of his wife considered part of financial maintenance, or is treatment not obligatory upon him, or does financial maintenance only cover housing, food, and clothing?
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The questioner : Is a husband’s treatment of his wife considered part of financial maintenance, or is treatment not obligatory upon him, and financial maintenance only covers housing, food, and drink?
The Shaykh : This returns to custom, for Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) said: So whatever is customary regarding medicine is upon the husband, and whatever is not customary is not upon the husband.
The questioner : May Allah bless you.
The Shaykh : This returns to custom, for Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) said:
And live with them in kindness
وَعَاشِرُوهُنَّ بِالْمَعْرُوفِThe questioner : May Allah bless you.