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Nikah (Marriage) - Talaaq (Divorce) The Majlis Vol 28 No 04, p.5

Is it incumbent to give a wife a monthly allowance?

Question

Is it incumbent to give a wife a monthly allowance?

Answer

A monthly allowance for the wife is not Waajib. Her nafqah (maintenance) is Waajib. Nevertheless, the Akaabir Ulama, especially Hadhrat Thanvi (Rahmatullah alayh) emphasized the moral need to give her an allowance. This is to keep her happy.

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