Is the husband unjust in demanding his wife move to live in his new apartment, knowing that she refuses due to his weekly work outside the governorate and her fear of living alone with their two daughters, in addition to an ongoing dispute between her and his siblings who live in the same building?
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It is the husband's right to house his wife wherever he wishes, and she is not permitted to refuse unless she stipulated before marriage that she would remain in her family's town. If she did not stipulate this, then it is obligatory for her to obey him in moving to the house he owns; otherwise, she would be considered disobedient (nashiz) and he would have the right to discipline her. This is provided that no harm befalls her in the new dwelling. If there is certain or probable harm, then she is excused legally, and the husband does not have the right to compel her to move. It is advisable to exercise wisdom and understanding to overcome the problem.
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