Is it permissible for the husband to move to live near his elderly parents, who are in need of care, despite his wife's refusal due to her fear of his family's interference in their lives and other justifications, knowing that the wife's refusal causes the husband distress between honoring his parents and preserving his family?
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The wife does not have the right to refuse to move with her husband to any suitable and safe residence. The husband is advised to try to persuade his wife to move with kindness, and to seek help from sensible or righteous relatives for this purpose, along with frequent supplication. If the wife insists on refusing, the closest solution is for her to move with him "by force."
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