What is the ruling on a wife refusing her husband's conjugal requests after repeated abuse from him, and his harassment of her brother's wife, especially since her refusal stems from her displeasure and anger at his actions?
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If a husband falls short in his wife's rights, whether concerning maintenance or companionship, she is permitted to refrain from obeying him until he grants her due right. His right to her obedience is forfeited because he has not fulfilled her right. A wife may leave her husband's house without his permission if she fears for herself or her property, or if she needs to leave to seek her right from a judge, or for learning, or for a legal consultation (istiftaa'). However, a wife is not permitted to refrain from her husband due to his being a sinner.
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