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Is it permissible for the wife to compel her husband to move with her to another city for the sake of her job, while he refuses to do so?

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The preponderant view is that the husband is obliged to fulfill the conditions stipulated by his wife, as long as they do not contradict the essence of the contract. He must fulfill his commitment to his wife regarding the condition of work, but this permission is specific to work within the country where the spouses reside.

It is not permissible for the wife to work outside this country without further permission from her husband, especially if the work requires travel or residence outside the country, as the fundamental principle is that the wife should reside where her husband resides.

It is also worth noting that a woman is not permitted to travel except with her husband or a mahram. Both spouses should be wary of causes of discord and keen on understanding and agreement. The fundamental principle is for a woman to remain in her home, as that is better for her.

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