What should the wife do if her husband asked her to wear a specific outfit for a family dinner party and she did not wear it because she did not like it, even though she did not intend to disobey him, and he believes that she is deliberately disobeying him and feels distressed?
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A wife's obedience to her husband concerning clothing is obligatory if it serves a legitimate purpose, such as modesty. However, if it is merely his preference for a color or type, obedience is not obligatory. Nevertheless, it is preferable to obey him if it is permissible and causes no harm, in order to foster affection and ensure lasting harmony.
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