Is the wife obligated to return to her husband's home if he forced her to travel while she was unwilling, and is the husband obligated to obey his mother if she orders him to control his wife?
The questioner is advised to fear Allah, be patient, and handle matters with wisdom, repelling evil with good, following His (SWT) saying: "Repel [evil] with that which is better." The servant's patience in the face of injustice increases his honor and elevation. She should engage in calm dialogue with her husband to understand the reasons for the problem. The husband is advised to fear Allah concerning his wife, to be just between her and his family, and to uphold the Prophet's (PBUH) commandment regarding women. The husband's family is also advised to fear Allah and dread the Day of Judgment. If living with the husband's family becomes impossible, she has the right, according to Islamic law, to demand a separate dwelling. It is her right to refuse to travel until he provides her with housing, and she will not be considered defiant (nashiz) for that. If he abandons her and does not inquire about her, he is deemed to be harming her, and he is obligated to provide for her maintenance. She has the right to demand her rights or divorce through the courts, but patience is better for her.
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