Is it considered just and correct for a husband to neglect his wife's right to an independent home and to seek to have children, under the pretext of honoring his parents and covering their expenses, while the wife knows they possess wealth?
It is the wife's right that her husband provides her with a suitable, independent dwelling. If there is harm or hardship, or if the facilities are shared, she is not obligated to reside there. This is further emphasized if she stipulated this condition before marriage. The husband must provide a private dwelling for his wife, and this does not conflict with his dutifulness to his parents. The wife should assist her husband in honoring his parents, and she will receive a great reward for relinquishing some of her rights for this purpose. It is recommended to treat people with grace rather than strict justice, especially with the husband's relatives, as this is a sign of noble character.
Regarding spending on his family: if they are not in need, then spending is recommended but not obligatory. However, if they are in need and he is able to spend without compromising his wife's maintenance, then his spending on them becomes obligatory.
As for procreation, it is one of the primary objectives of marriage. It is recommended for the husband to utilize lawful means of procreation, unless there are Sharia-related prohibitions associated with them. This does not contradict the fact that children are a provision from Allah, for Allah has linked causes with their effects.
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