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Is it permissible for the mother and sisters to criticize the husband for his lack of provision and his refusal to take a low-paying job, and are these criticisms and threats acceptable, and how can one show piety to the mother while these criticisms and backbiting continue, reaching the point of accusing the daughter of abandoning her family?

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The interference of parents in the husband's affairs is unacceptable; they are only permitted to offer advice in a good manner. It is not permissible to backbite him except for a legitimate reason, such as helping to enjoin good. The husband's right over his wife takes precedence over the right of her parents. Therefore, the wife must obey her husband, while still honoring her parents and treating them well in a way that does not conflict with the husband's right.

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