What is the ruling of Islamic law regarding a husband who is materially and emotionally stingy, accuses his wife of committing forbidden acts because of her work despite her adherence to Sharia regulations, burdens her with the full responsibility of the children's expenses, and disregards their emotional and educational needs, knowing that the wife has grown weary of this life?
The husband is remiss in the rights of his wife and children concerning financial support, care, and good companionship. By doing so, he violates the command of Allah Almighty: "And live with them honorably." A husband who has studied Sharia should be an exemplary role model; if he does not act upon his knowledge, his knowledge will be a burden upon him. We advise the wife to be patient, for patience expiates sins and elevates ranks, and to engage in remembrance of Allah, for it expels Shaytan and brings joy, and to supplicate for her husband's guidance and righteousness. It is permissible to supplicate against an oppressive husband, but forgiveness is better. It is forbidden to supplicate against oneself. Some close relatives should be brought in to advise the husband, and if that does not work, the matter should be referred to the Sharia court after consulting wise individuals. The financial support of the wife and children is obligatory upon the husband, and the husband has no right to claim that the wife's work is forbidden without evidence.
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