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Questions tagged [husband-wife]

This tag refers to the relationship between husband and wife

Husband-Wife refers to the relationship between husband and wife, for example issues like talaq/divorce, marriage/nikah, separation, and what is allowed in this relationship, how it should be, what is not allowed and the rules of this relationship could be tagged

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A husband made a list of demands which prompted his wife to leave Islam; are all of them legally acceptable?

Among one of many testimonials of ex-Muslims, WikiIslam (reposting from FaithFreedom) lists how Andrea, a US convert to Islam, was prompted to leave Islam by a list of demands made by her husband. This is the list: Here are my demands and you will…
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Is a wife required to e.g. stand on one leg, if her husband requests it?

Whenever I think of a "you have to do what I say" scenario, I think of movies such as Coming to America, where the prince meets his arranged wife, and the following dialogue takes place: 00:19:13 Yes, your Highness. 00:19:15 - Anything I say,…
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Why must a wife obey her husband in Islam?

I want to know why in Islam a wife must obey her husband with the exception of doing sinful acts. What affords her husband the right to command her at all times ( with the exception of that which is prescribed by religion)?
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Does a wife have to obey her husband in matters that are doubtful?

Ordinary, a wife is expected to obey her husband. However, she is forbidden to obey if her husband requests something forbidden (e.g. anal sex). However, there are matters which are doubtful, which we don't have a clear-cut halal/haram ruling about.…
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Is a Muslim husband required to defend the honor of his wife if someone speaks negatively of her?

When I read about marriages in Islam, sometimes I see this: ... A husband, therefore, has the responsibility of taking care of his wife, protecting her, defending her honor, and fulfilling her needs regarding her religion and her worldly life.…
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Husband constantly lieing about his past

Aoa, i got married 5 years ago. Talked to my husband for 8 months before getting married. When we were talking we both asked about past relations and he said he only had 2 thats it. But occasionaly i kept asking him as people said he was a play boy…
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Husband's financial support to Wife in Islam

I have been married for 7 years, and I work on my own, while my wife takes care of our child. Every time I get my salary, I always give 100% of it to my wife. When I get a freelance project, I also always give the earnings to my wife. However, I…
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Marrying an older women

I recently met a practicing women. She wishes to get married and we really like each other. However she is 34 and I am 23 and she also has two children. I do like her but I’m worried about what my family will think. What does Islam say about this ?…
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