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1. Is a righteous wife considered to be one who accepts injustice or shortcomings in her rights and honor from her husband, and is she not entitled to review her husband regarding matters she deems unjust to her? 2. What is the opinion regarding a husband repeatedly telling his wife that his mother takes precedence over her and their children, and that the wife is hurt and jealous by this? 3. Is a wife entitled to express her opinion regarding her home, and is giving her priority in this considered an act of kindness, especially if the husband consults his family before her on household matters? 4. Is it permissible for a husband to oblige his wife to leave the bedroom door open so that his mother can enter and search her personal belongings, knowing that the mother refuses to enter her own room without permission? 5. Is it considered injustice for a husband to deprive his wife and children of their financial rights concerning spending and outings, while he spends on his family and gives charity to others?

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The marriage contract is a solemn covenant. A wife has the right to review her husband's actions, advise him, and demand her rights. A husband must be dutiful to his mother and treat her kindly, and he must give his wife and children their rights without causing problems by mentioning his mother in front of his wife. There is no harm in a husband consulting his family or his wife, but he should act in accordance with what serves the best interest, and homes are attributed to women for dwelling, not for ownership. The husband's mother is not permitted to violate the privacy of her son's wife, nor is the husband permitted to allow this. If the problem cannot be resolved, the wife should keep her belongings with her family. A man has the right to help his family and maintain ties of kinship, but he must fulfill his duties towards his wife and children and expand his spending on them if he is well-off. Both spouses must treat each other with kindness and fulfill all rights to achieve marital happiness and stability.

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