Is it permissible for me to prevent my wife from going out because her father rejects the niqab, while she claims that I am being unjust to her by doing so?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The differing opinions of scholars regarding the husband's obligation to compel his wife to adhere to what he deems obligatory and prevent her from what he deems forbidden have been previously stated. According to the opinion that it is obligatory for him to compel her, if she does not comply, then you have the right to prevent her from going out unveiled, and you will not be sinful in this case. We advise patience and gentleness in persuading her to cover her face.
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