Question
Is it the husband’s responsibility to provide maintenance (nafaqah) for his wife?
Answer
Providing for the wife’s basic expenses and living arrangements is the responsibility of the husband.
❀ Allah Almighty says:
﴿وَعَلَى الْمَوْلُودِ لَهُ رِزْقُهُنَّ وَكِسْوَتُهُنَّ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ ۚ لَا تُكَلِّفُ نَفْسٌ إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا﴾
(Al-Baqarah: 233)
“Upon the father is the provision and clothing of the mothers, according to what is customary. No soul is burdened beyond its capacity.”
