Rights of Husband

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Imam al-Baqir narrated that the Prophet (s) answered the woman who asked him about the husbands’ rights against their wives by saying: 

“Women should obey and avoid defying their husbands. They should not give alms out of the husbands’ wealth before obtai ning their permission, avoid observing fasting recommendably before they obtain their permission, respond to their sexual call every time and in every manner, even if they were on the backs of camels, and not leave their houses before obtaining their per mission. If they do, they are cursed by the angels of the heavens, angels of the earth, angels of wrath, and angels of mercy until they come back to their houses.”

The woman then asked: “God’s Messenger, who is the owner of the greatest right against man?” The Prophet (s) answered: “His father is.”

She asked: “Who is the owner of the greatest right against woman?” The Prophet (s) answered: “Her husband is.” al-Wafi; 12/114 (as quoted from al-Faqih and al-Kafi) ) 

Reference :The Ahl Ul-Bayt Ethical Role-Models