Is a wife entitled to refuse to work outside the home and spend her salary on household expenses if her husband's financial situation is good and he compels her to do so?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is obligatory for the husband to provide for his wife reasonably. The wife, even if she is wealthy, is not obligated to spend on the household from her private money unless she does so willingly. Therefore, your husband does not have the right to force you to earn money or to spend on the house from your own wealth.
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