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Is it permissible to give the wife a monthly sum for her to save in an interest-bearing bank account, despite the husband's objection to that?

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If the husband provides his wife with food, clothing, and shelter commensurate with his financial ability, he is not obligated to give her additional pocket money. It is not permissible for a Muslim to deal with usurious banks, nor even to open a current account with them, unless there is an urgent necessity. Therefore, it is not permissible for you to give your wife money to open an account in a usurious bank.

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