What is the ruling of the Sharia regarding a husband prohibiting his wife from allowing some of her distant female relatives to enter their home because he is uncomfortable with them, especially those who spread gossip? Is it permissible for the wife to lie to them to avoid animosity and to please her husband?

A husband has the right to prevent his wife from permitting certain women to enter his house, and the wife must obey him in this matter. This is based on the saying of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him: "And she should not allow anyone into his house except with his permission," and "And you have a right over them that they should not allow anyone you dislike onto your beds." If the wife fears animosity by informing them of the prohibition, she may use indirect hints and allusions to avoid outright lying.