FatwaNegeri SembilanMarriage & Family
Suami sebagai pengurus rumahtangga
Is it permissible for a husband to be a full-time househusband while his wife works?
Short answer
Islam has no objection to this arrangement if both spouses agree and are content with it.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Soal Jawab Agama
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Islam has no objection to this arrangement if both spouses agree and are content with it. The husband remains the head of the family with a higher standing, and the wife must obey him. The obligation to provide maintenance for the wife stays with the husband according to his ability.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Jika hal ini telah dipersetujui bersama antara suami isteri dan masing-masing rela dengan keadaan tersebut Islam tiada halangan.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Suami sebagai pengurus rumahtangga”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/soaljawab/suami-sebagai-pengurus-rumahtangga/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/husband-as-househusband-wife-works/