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Is a husband considered disobedient to his parents if he instructs his veiled wife to cover her hair in the presence of his father, despite their objection, claiming that she is like their daughter and a forbidden relative to him, and this is due to his intense jealousy?

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A Muslim's protective jealousy over his family is praiseworthy in Islamic law, but it should not be excessive. The son's wife is permanently forbidden to her husband's father. He is permitted to look at what is commonly uncovered, such as the neck, head, hands, and feet, but not at what is commonly covered, such as the chest and back. However, if he fears lust, he should not look. It is not permissible to be angry with the father if there is no fear of temptation.

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