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Is a wife permitted to yell at her husband and reprimand him in front of their children, and to deny him conjugal rights, even if her intention is to encourage him to pray? And is she permitted to go out for religious lessons, observe voluntary fasts, and perform night prayers without his permission? And is she entitled to take a stand against her husband if he refuses her going out to observe Laylat al-Qadr? And what are the limits of obedience to the husband in these situations?

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Marital stability is important in Islam, and both spouses must preserve it. The wife must know her husband's rights over her, as obedience to him is obligatory as long as it does not involve disobedience to Allah. Her obedience to her husband is considered equal to jihad in the path of Allah and will lead her to Paradise. When the husband is angry, the wife should remain silent and not respond to anger with anger. She can then advise him later in a calm atmosphere. It is not permissible for the wife to leave the house without the husband's permission, and merely informing him does not substitute for seeking permission, unless the husband remains silent upon being informed before she leaves. Raising one's voice at the husband and screaming in his face is unacceptable. The wife should be patient with her husband and advise him with wisdom and gentleness, especially regarding prayer. The husband should fear Allah concerning his wife, be good to his family, maintain his prayers which are the pillar of faith, and thank his wife for her advice.

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