Is it permissible for the husband to pay his parents to renovate their home furniture while his wife is suffering from alienation and financial and psychological pressures with their child, and is the wife entitled to seek divorce if it is proven that this spending was from his money?
Thank you for your patience regarding your husband's absence. We ask Allah to assist you in your studies and relieve your distress. We advise you to be patient and to frequently remember Allah Almighty to alleviate psychological pressure, as Allah Almighty said: {Those who believe, and whose hearts find comfort in the remembrance of Allah. Unquestionably, by the remembrance of Allah hearts are assured.} [Ar-Ra'd: 28]. Try to reach an understanding with your husband to reside in one country.
There is no harm in asking your husband about the source of his furniture if it was from his own money. However, the most important thing is to ascertain the intended benefit of the question and the good or harm that may result from it. It is more appropriate to ask him about your right to maintenance and similar matters if he is being negligent.
You can urge your husband to buy an apartment. It is his duty to provide you with accommodation, even if by renting. Buying an apartment is better if possible, so discuss this respectfully with him.
If the husband is fulfilling the rights of his wife and child, there is no harm in him being dutiful to his parents with whatever he wishes. This may bring blessings in wealth and well-being upon you, him, and your child.
It is not permissible to seek a divorce except for a legitimate Shar'i reason. A husband helping his family from his money does not permit that. Beware of contemplating suicide, as it does not solve a problem but brings greater misery, and the wealth of the world is not worth a Muslim losing his life and committing a major sin that angers Allah.
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