Is my refusal to live in my husband's family home—given that it is below my accustomed standard of living—considered arrogance? And will God be angry with me because of it? Is my marriage void due to my husband’s lying to my father about his social and financial status? Should I seek a divorce because I cannot obey my husband in matters that conflict with my accustomed standard of living, especially since I have sacrificed a lot? And will concealing the truth from my family and enduring my husband’s circumstances be counted in my favor by God?
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As long as the legal contract is valid, the marriage is valid. The husband's lies about certain matters do not invalidate it, nor does the disparity in financial and social status affect it. As for residing in his parents' house, if there is a separate dwelling suitable for the wife, she is obliged to obey him. Otherwise, she is not obliged, and he must provide suitable housing. The wife is not permitted to seek a divorce unless she is harmed by remaining with him. It is advised to maintain a good relationship, obey him in what is good, be patient with him, and not reveal his secrets, as there is great reward in doing so.
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