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Question: Clarification on Husband's Responsibility for Wife's Wrongs
As Salaamu ‘alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuhu Mufti Saab,
I hope this message finds you in good health. May Allah keep you with us for a long time, Ameen.
I am writing to seek clarification on a recent fatwa of yours. You stated that the husband is accountable and punishable for the wrongs his wife commits. Does this mean that the husband will be held responsible even if he tries to correct her but fails due to her stubbornness or refusal to accept his guidance?
Jazakallahu khayran.
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Question 2
Assalamualaikum. I'm seeking guidance on my duties towards my parents. They are extremely wealthy but very stingy, favoring my brother over my sisters and me. They refuse to help us financially, despite being able to afford it. My brother neglects his duties towards them, and they expect my sisters, our husbands, and me to fulfill those duties. My husband has refused to go out of his way, as he has his own duties to his parents. I'm allowed to visit and phone my parents, but when they stay at my home, it causes problems due to their disrespect and careless behavior. Can I refuse them from staying over?
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Question 3
Assalamualaikum Warahmatullah,
I'm seeking guidance on a difficult situation. My husband, who I sponsored for a green card, moved out after three months and has since refused to communicate with me for nine months. Despite my efforts to reach out, he ignores my calls and even refused to open the door when I visited with our six-year-old daughter. My in-laws take his side, advising me to be patient. I'm struggling with depression and psychological issues, and my parents are urging me to seek legal advice. However, I want to explore Islamic guidance before taking any further steps.
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Question 4
I'm facing a challenging situation with my husband's parents, who have been treating me poorly for 7 years. I've stopped visiting and communicating with them. Can I prevent my children from seeing them? Can I stipulate that my husband must accompany them during visits? Can I limit their visits to once a week?
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Question 5
I'm a non-Muslim married woman with a child, struggling to manage my responsibilities due to my husband's lack of support. He's preoccupied with his job, gadgets, and other interests, leaving me to care for our child, my in-laws, and handle all household chores. To make matters worse, he doesn't provide me with sufficient financial support, forcing me to take on a job as well. What can I do in this situation?
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Question 6
Can a husband marry another wife without getting the permission of the first wife? What if the first wife is a good Muslimah but very possessive?
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Question 7
What are a husband's responsibilities towards his wife after divorce in Islam? Are there any specific obligations he must fulfill, and for how long?
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Question 8
Assalam alaykum,
I'm facing a difficult situation with my husband, who has changed his mind about having children. This has been traumatic for me, as I dearly love him and want to start a family together.
My husband claims that Islam doesn't require married couples to have children. Is this true?
If I'm unable to convince him, is it permissible for me to stop using birth control without his permission and pretend it was an accidental pregnancy?
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Question 9
What are the Islamic duties of a husband towards his wife and a father towards his children? When do these responsibilities cease?
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Question 10
I'm seeking Islamic guidance on my ex-husband's financial responsibilities towards our children and me, as well as custody arrangements.
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