Is a wife allowed to leave the home without the permission of the husband?
Published as Leaving the home without the permission of the husband
Question
Is a wife allowed to leave the home without the permission of the husband?
Answer
No, unless there is a desperate need.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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