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Is it permissible for a woman to demand compensation from her husband for the night he is absent from her due to his outing with his other wife?

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A husband must be just between his two wives in allocating nights. Thus, the one whose turn it is must not leave her home except out of necessity. If he prolongs his stay with the other wife, he must make it up to her. He sins if he leaves without necessity. During the day, he may visit the other wife for a need, such as asking about the children, without prolonging the visit. If he prolongs it, he must make it up. It is not permissible for him to go out with the other wife on your night or day, except in an extreme necessity. He must make up the time for you. Necessity removes sin but does not waive the make-up. A husband's inclination towards one of his wives is a major sin, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever has two wives and inclines to one of them, will come on the Day of Resurrection with his side leaning."

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