Husband forcing the wife to work

Q: What is the ruling of a husband who forces his wife to go out and work due to his negligence in fulfilling his obligations as a husband, in providing for his spouse's needs in terms of clothings and other personal provisions which a woman requires. However, he has the means to provide for her.

A: It is compulsory for her not to obey him in this scenario.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)