What is the ruling on a wife leaving the house without her husband's permission if she informed him after a period of time, and are there any consequences for that?
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It was previously explained that it is impermissible for a wife to leave her husband's house without his permission, except out of necessity. If she leaves for an unavoidable need, there is no blame. If your wife left without an excuse and you have forgiven her, there is nothing upon either of you. As long as your wife is generally obedient and maintains a good relationship, you should be kind to her and overlook her minor faults. Similarly, a husband should not be absent from his wife for prolonged periods without an excuse. Whoever has fulfilled his needs should hasten back to his family.
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