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What is the ruling of the Sharia concerning a wife who wishes to fast on alternate days, breaking her fast if her husband requests it, even if she is fasting, while her husband opposes her in this?

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It is not permissible for a woman to observe a voluntary fast while her husband is present except with his permission, due to the saying of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him: "It is not permissible for a woman to fast while her husband is present except with his permission." Some scholars have considered this act a major sin, and a woman must obey her husband. Perhaps Allah will record for her the reward of fasting by intention, in addition to the reward of obeying her husband.

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