What is the meaning of a woman's ill conduct, and is the husband obliged to support her in that case?
ما معنى نشوز المرأة، وهل يجب على الزوج الإنفاق عليها؟
The marital contract in Islam is based on mutual rights and equitable responsibilities. Financial maintenance is inherently tied to the mutual cooperation and fulfillment of these marital duties.
يقوم عقد الزواج في الإسلام على الحقوق المتبادلة والمسؤوليات المنصفة. وترتبط النفقة المالية ارتباطا وثيقا بالتعاون المتبادل والوفاء بهذه الواجبات الزوجية.
Defining Ill Conduct and its Consequence | تعريف النشوز وحكمه
1. The Meaning of Ill Conduct
Ill conduct means that a woman is in contempt so that she does not obey her husband in matters fundamental to the marriage.
1. معنى النشوز
النشوز معناه: هو أن تنفر المرأة بحيث لا تطيع زوجها في الأمور الأساسية للزواج.
2. The Ruling on Financial Support
In this case, it is agreed by scholars that her husband is no longer obligated to support her financially throughout the duration of her ill conduct.
2. حكم النفقة
وفي هذه الحالة نص الفقهاء على أن نفقتها تسقط من على الزوج طيلة مدة نشوزها.
Frequently Asked Questions | الأسئلة الشائعة
Does arguing with a husband count as ill conduct?
No. Disagreements, differing opinions, and regular marital arguments do not constitute ill conduct (Nushuz). True ill conduct refers to severe rebellion, such as abandoning the marital home without a valid reason.
Does the husband permanently lose the obligation to support her?
No. The suspension of financial support is only temporary. The very moment the wife stops her ill conduct and returns to fulfilling her marital obligations, her absolute right to financial maintenance is restored.
Can a wife claim financial support if she leaves the house due to abuse?
Yes. If a wife leaves the marital home to protect herself from physical or severe emotional abuse, she is not considered rebellious (Nashiz). In such cases of justifiable and necessary absence, her right to financial support remains fully intact.