What is the ruling on a husband telling his wife, "You are a servant to me"? And is the wife in the position of a servant to her husband? And do the Hadith and Sunnah prohibit excessive jealousy that prevents a wife from discussing marital matters with her friends or prevents her from performing hijama for fear of her name being mentioned?
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A wife is not a servant in the absolute sense of the word; rather, she serves her husband, and he serves her. A husband's jealousy is required in moderation, and he should not prevent his wife from speaking with other women about general marital matters, unless harm results from it. There is no objection to a husband preventing his wife from undergoing cupping in public places. It is legally permissible to mention a wife's name in men's gatherings. One must avoid gatherings of backbiting and slander, and cupping is a recommended Sunnah for those who need it.
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