Is it permissible for a father to prevent his daughters from education and divorce his wife because they do not adhere to the khimar, after a prior agreement to wear it?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
A man is responsible for the upkeep of his wife and daughters in matters of this world and religion. It is his duty to discipline them and oblige them to wear the complete legal , with the exception of the niqab, as it is a matter of scholarly disagreement. The father must address the issue of negligence in wearing the hijab with gentleness, forbearance, and calm dialogue, not through deprivation or divorce. He should explain to his daughters that his concern for this is an act of obedience to Allah and a fulfillment of his trust.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
Read the full answer on Ftawyhttps://ftawy.com/en/questions/190781
Where this answer came from
- Source platform
- Ftawy
- Original fatwa ID
- 190781
- Added here
- . This is when the answer was added to El Fatwa, not the fatwa's date.
- Text
- Summary from Ftawy's records, reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
- Read the full ruling
- Read the full answer on Ftawy