What is meant by "fitna" in the sentence: "However, circumstances have changed in this time, and there is no power nor strength save in Allah, so a woman should not be absolutely prevented from going out; for this is a fitna for her, indeed a great fitna"? And is a husband's prevention of his wife from going out alone, out of fear for her exposure to evildoers, considered an exaggeration, and what is the solution if the wife dislikes this behavior?

A husband preventing his wife from going out may cause her psychological harm, but a woman's remaining in her home is better and more protective for her; it is the fundamental principle, as Allah Almighty said: "And abide in your houses and do not display yourselves as [was] the display of the former times of ignorance. And establish prayer and give zakah and obey Allah and His Messenger." A husband is permitted to prevent his wife from going out for non-necessities, even if he does not fear harm or corruption for her. It is forbidden for a wife to go out without her husband's permission or without necessity.