What is the ruling on a wife leaving the marital home and moving to another house with some of her children due to fear of the husband's abuse because of his psychological illness, knowing that the husband is aware of this move and more than a year has passed since it, and what is the ruling on her going out for social occasions and visiting family and relatives accompanied by one of her children?

A wife may leave the home with her husband's permission, or out of necessity, such as a severe psychological illness in her husband that leads him to hit her. Otherwise, she is considered disobedient and rebellious (nashiz), and her right to financial support (nafaqa) is forfeited.

Exceptions to this include situations of necessity, such as going out to mill flour, bake bread, or purchase essentials, or fear of the house collapsing.

A wife's visit to social events and relatives requires her husband's permission.

Scholars differed regarding a wife visiting her parents: - Hanafis and Malikis: The husband does not have the right to prevent her. - Shafi'is and Hanbalis: He has the right to prevent her, and she is obligated to obey him. However, he should not prevent her from speaking to them or them visiting her, unless there is harm involved.

Some scholars permitted her to leave to visit her parents and mahārim (unmarriageable kin) at specific times, with or without permission.

A wife's obedience to her husband is more obligatory than her obedience to her parents regarding leaving the house, unless the husband gives permission.

A woman is not permitted to leave her husband's house without his permission, even to visit her parents, unless there is a legitimate necessity.

Evidence for the condition of the husband's permission is derived from the hadith of Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) when she sought permission from the Prophet (peace be upon him) to visit her parents.

It is preferable for the husband to allow his wife to visit her parents and mahārim, as long as no harm is anticipated.

For outings that require a mahram, the presence of young children is not sufficient; the mahram must be an adult and of sound mind.