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Is a wife entitled to independently manage a project and refuse the participation of her husband who financed it?

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If a person gives money to another to participate in a business venture, it is not permissible for the latter to take it for himself and consider it a debt owed by him unless his partner agrees.

It is not permissible for a woman to leave her husband's house to work in trade or other fields unless she has his permission, provided he is spending on her appropriately. However, if her work does not require her to leave the house and does not affect marital rights, her husband does not have the right to prevent her. His right to grant permission is forfeited if he ceases to spend on her.

There is no explicit text regarding a woman taking out a loan for trade without her husband's permission. However, it is more appropriate for her to seek his permission for a debt that she might be unable to repay, in order to avoid potential harm.

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