What is the religious ruling on spending on sisters to cover wedding expenses and to help their father marry them off? And what is the religious ruling regarding a wife who refuses to give a wedding gift to her husband's sister due to a previous disagreement, then demands a divorce after her secret is revealed, and describes her husband as one who does not uphold the rights of his wife and child? And how should one deal with a wife who is characterized by malice and stubbornness, and refuses to return to her home, encouraged by her family? And what are the signs of a woman in postpartum confinement (nifas) that a wife might be experiencing? And how can one deal with a wife who remembers past mistakes and refuses to forgive her husband, and objects to her husband helping his sisters?

Women are characterized by weakness and deficiency and have an inherent crookedness; therefore, they should be dealt with while keeping these meanings in mind. You are not obligated to bear the expenses of your sisters' marriages, but if you do, it is one of the best acts of devotion, and your wife is not permitted to object to it as long as you have not fallen short in providing for her and your children. Your wife's refusal to visit your sister because she did not congratulate her on the newborn is impermissible. Her refusal to return to your home and her rebellion against you are unlawful and considered major sins, and her right to maintenance is forfeited. Her family is not permitted to assist her in this; rather, they must help her obey her husband. The wife should be advised with gentleness and kindness, taught that her obedience to her husband is among the most obligatory duties, and warned of the consequences of disobedience (nushuz), which may invalidate her good deeds. If she insists on her disobedience, there is no blame upon you for divorcing her, but we do not recommend this due to the negative consequences of divorce.