Is a husband entitled to force his wife to visit his family daily, and is the wife sinful if she disobeys him in that?
Marriage is one of the signs of Allah, and its purposes include psychological stability. Satan seeks to cause discord between spouses. Among the great blessings are the independence of the marital home and the kindness of the husband's family, and these blessings should be acknowledged with gratitude. The husband does not have the right to force his wife to visit his family, nor is she obliged to obey him in this matter, for the wife’s obedience to her husband is limited to matters of marriage and conjugal relations. If the wife is able to respond to her husband’s desires without harm, that would be more conducive to affection and marital stability. It is advised to reach understanding and compromise solutions, such as short visits, bearing in mind that "ghibb" visits (i.e., with a time interval) increase affection, so moderation in visits is desirable.
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