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Is the default in religion obedience to the husband as mentioned in the Hadith, or is the obedience to parents given precedence as understood from the Qur'an? And does obedience to the husband mean that the default in religion is the Hadith and not the Qur'an?

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The Prophetic Sunnah is an authority in matters of creed and rulings. It indicates the obligation of a wife's obedience to her husband, which is affirmed by the guardianship (Qawamah) mentioned in the Quran. This obedience, in what is good, takes precedence over obedience to anyone else, as long as it does not involve disobedience to Allah. It contributes to the stability of marital life and the definition of responsibilities, thereby achieving both public and private interests. Obedience does not mean tyranny or neglecting the rights of parents.

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