Is a husband permitted to prevent his wife from buying anything for herself except with his permission, and does violating this lead to divorce?
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Trust, understanding, and respect must prevail between spouses for the stability of the family and to protect it from the devil's discord.
The husband does not have the right to control his wife's actions, as she has her independent personality and the right to dispose of what the Shariah has permitted. Obedience to him is due within the limits clarified by scholars.
A husband threatening his wife with divorce for buying her necessities without his permission is considered misconduct. It is advisable for spouses to engage in understanding and mutual respect to avoid discord.
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