Is it permissible for the wife to give charity from the money allocated by the state for the children, despite her husband's refusal, knowing that he permitted her to buy household necessities with it?
To determine the ruling on a wife's disposal of a gift granted by the state to the family, the conditions of the gift must be known.
If the gift is for the father, the wife is not permitted to give charity from his wealth except with his explicit permission, or for what custom has condoned as permissible.
If the gift is for the mother, she may dispose of it as she deems appropriate, while observing the rights of her children.
If the gift is for the children, then the parents are merely agents, and the money must be spent only on them. The parents may take from it for their own needs, but not give it to others.
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