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What is a son's duty toward his mother and his wife, given the mother's constant desire for his closeness and her interference in the couple's life? Is he obligated to take her to live with them when they travel? What are her daily and weekly rights upon him, and what are the limits of her demands so that the wife is not wronged?

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It is advisable to be patient with the husband's mother, and for the husband to be just between his mother and his wife, preventing injustice between them, and obeying his mother in matters that benefit her and do not harm him. He must also treat his wife kindly and provide her rights, such as maintenance and housing. He is not obligated to take her with him on trips or to dedicate a day to her without his mother. However, it is recommended for him to take his mother along if it makes her happy, unless he would be harmed by their travel. It is recommended to speak with the husband calmly to reach a solution that satisfies everyone.

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