Is the husband held accountable for every outward action of his wife, such as her clothing, makeup, and perfumes, and is she obligated to obey him in this regard?
A husband is held accountable for his wife's apparent transgressions, such as not adhering to the legal hijab or wearing makeup, because he is responsible for his family. His responsibility falls into five categories: three due to his negligence in educating her, reminding her, and condemning her transgressions, and two due to his forbidden actions of aiding or approving her in those transgressions. The proofs of Islamic law have affirmed a man's responsibility towards his family and the obligation for a woman to obey him.
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