Does a husband's argument and disagreement regarding a wife's voluntary fasting and night prayer affect the acceptance of these acts of worship by Allah?
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A woman is not permitted to observe a voluntary fast except with her husband's permission, based on the Prophet's (PBUH) saying: "It is not permissible for a woman to fast while her husband is present except with his permission." The husband's right is an obligation, and it is not permissible to abandon an obligation for a supererogatory act. If the husband prevents his wife from observing a voluntary fast, Allah will record its reward for her as long as she was eager to perform it. The husband must fear Allah and maintain his prayers at their appointed times, and the wife should advise him gently and kindly.
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