Am I permitted to refuse to pay the agreed-upon dowry in writing, which differs from what was verbally agreed upon, as well as the value of the movable property and gold, due to my wife's family falsifying the value of the dowry, movable property, and gold, and my wife's frequent travel?

If your wife's family denies what was agreed upon concerning the mahr (dowry) and the value of the movables, we advise referring the matter to the Sharia (definition) court to resolve the dispute, as a fatwa (definition) (religious edict) is not very helpful in such matters. Scholars have differed on the ruling regarding a disagreement between spouses about the amount of the mahr without clear evidence. The solution lies either in the Sharia court or reconciliation if possible. We also draw attention to the fact that it is not permissible for a wife to travel without her husband's permission; otherwise, she would be considered nashiz (rebellious), losing her right to maintenance, and the husband would have the right to discipline her. Advise your wife gently, and do not resort to divorce as long as reconciliation is possible. However, if she persists in her nushuz (rebellion), divorce might be the more appropriate course of action.