Is a man sinful if he refuses his wife's request to move his mother, who helps him raise their children, to another house, especially since he is not financially capable?
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An independent dwelling is a right for the wife over her husband, and it must have the specifications of independence in facilities such as the kitchen. However, the wife does not have the right to request moving to another dwelling far from the family home. It is preferable to reconcile between the wife and the husband's mother and for them to be a support for each other.
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