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Is the husband entitled to live separately from his family, given marital disputes with his wife and the family's attempts to control and constantly interfere in their private lives, which causes their anger if refused?

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First: Continue your good relationship with your wife and be sure to give both your family and your wife their due.

Second: It is not surprising for problems to occur between a wife and her husband's family, and the husband must be wise in dealing with them.

Third: It is your right and your wife's right to live in an independent dwelling where the wife is not harmed by the presence of anyone with her. There is no blame upon you for moving into it, even if your mother does not approve, for obedience is in what is right and not in what harms you or prevents you from performing your duties.

Fourth: Obey your mother as much as possible, but you are not obligated to obey her in what causes you harm or hardship.

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