Is a wife entitled to demand certain household items, such as a stove, refrigerator, washing machine, vacuum cleaner, and iron, as her legitimate rights, especially since they are available in the family home and she has access to use them at any time? Is a wife's obedience to her husband limited to the marital bed and not leaving the house or allowing anyone into it except with his permission? Is the husband obligated to provide a television and satellite receiver for his wife if he does not desire such in his home? Is it permissible for a wife to wear a hijab with shiny decorations, that is tight, and with high heels? Is the husband entitled to forbid her from wearing such? What is the Sharia advice for dealing with this situation?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The wife has the right to private accommodation that is suitable for the couple's financial situation, and the husband must provide the basic, customary household tools.
The husband must oblige his wife to observe the legal and prevent her from displaying her adornments. A woman is permitted to wear high heels if they are free from legal impediments.
As for bringing a television into the house, it is not obligatory. It is permissible if it can be controlled to receive only beneficial channels.
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