Providing for one's wife
Question
Is it the husbands duty to provide for his wife? If so, what exactly is meant by provide? Does this include everything in the home?
Answer
He is responsible for providing for all her needs, her clothing, her food and her home.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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