Is it permissible for a husband to prevent his wife from visiting her mother after he had promised her that in front of his family and children, retracting his promise under the pretext of anger?
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The wife must obey her husband. It is his right that she does not leave his house except with his permission. She does not have the right to visit her family whenever she wishes. Rather, visits should be according to custom and tradition. The husband has the right to retract his permission for a visit whenever he wishes. It is not permissible for the wife to visit her mother whenever she wants except with her husband's permission.
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