What is the ruling on a husband preventing his wife from visiting her sick mother and caring for her, if she is in need of service and care?

The basic principle is for a woman to remain in her home and obey her husband. However, she is permitted to leave without her husband's permission in cases of urgent necessity. Scholars have differed regarding a wife's departure to visit and care for her family. The Hanbalis held that the husband has the right to prevent her from doing so, though it is recommended for him to grant permission due to the fostering of kinship ties. In contrast, the Hanafis and Malikis maintained that the husband does not have the right to prevent her from visiting her parents. Some of them qualified this by stating it applies if the parents are unable to visit her. They also differed on the duration of the visit, ranging from once a week to a customarily agreed-upon period. In conclusion, a husband does not have the right to absolutely prevent his wife from visiting her parents, unless doing so would result in harm or corruption. He should instead assist her in honoring her parents.