What is the ruling regarding a wife refusing to sit on her husband's lap while he is clothed, knowing that he does not intend anal intercourse?
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A wife's obedience to her husband is one of the greatest obligations, especially regarding intimacy, unless she has an excuse or he requests something forbidden or harmful. So, if there is no harm in her sitting on his lap, it is obligatory for her to obey him, while emphasizing that the foundation of the marital relationship is compassion, understanding, and affection.
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