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Is a wife entitled to leave the marital home due to her husband's repeated insults towards her and the children, and his refusal to care for them?

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If a husband utters obscenities in front of his children and addresses his wife with inappropriate words, he is in error and has ill-treated their companionship. However, it is not permissible for her to leave the house without his permission, unless the matter escalates to harm, abuse, and hurling insults. A wife is not allowed to leave her home without her husband's permission except out of necessity, such as for her own well-being, to earn maintenance, or to seek a religious ruling.

It is advised to return home, live with the husband in kindness, and gently counsel him to control his words and treat the children wisely, seeking help from righteous people. If he persists in his misconduct, then consult with wise members of the family to weigh the harm of divorce against the harm of remaining with him, and choose the lesser of the two harms.

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