What is the ruling on a wife leaving without her husband's permission, when she has an appointment to go out with his permission in the evening?
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The summary of the is that a wife leaving her husband's home without his permission is considered an act of defiance (nushooz) and incurs sin, unless there is a legitimate need, such as averting harm, seeking a fatwa, or requesting maintenance that the husband is unable to provide.
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