Is a husband entitled to compel his wife to live in a house she dislikes, and is the wife sinful if she disobeys her husband in this matter?
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If the dwelling your father wants your mother to live in is unsuitable, she has the right to refuse it and demand a dwelling that suits their situation. It is not a condition for the dwelling to be owned by the husband; rather, it must be suitable for the couple's circumstances, considering their financial ease or hardship.
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