Is the husband entitled to force his wife to live with his family in the same house, refusing to provide her with independent accommodation under the pretext that his parents' satisfaction is more important, and that the accommodation in their home country is temporary, knowing that the house includes a large number of his family members and that what he will provide her is a room and a bathroom designated for his brothers?
A wife must obey her husband and move with him to a suitable dwelling that is independent in its facilities and entrance, even if it is within the family home. If these conditions are met, she is obliged to move; otherwise, she is considered disobedient (nashiz). If the aforementioned conditions are not met, the husband is not permitted to force his wife to live there, and she has the right to refuse, and this is not considered disobedience, because having a safe, private dwelling is her right. The wife is advised to be patient and not to disturb the marital relationship if the dwelling is modest and safe during the holiday period. The husband should balance the rights of his parents and his wife and give everyone their due.
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