FatwaFederal TerritoriesMarriage & Family
TIDAK BERI NAFKAH KEPADA ISTERI YANG BEKERJA
Is a husband considered to be neglecting maintenance if he leaves his wife's nafkah out of his monthly budget because she works and his income is tied up with other commitments?
Short answer
The fatwa answers that, in general, he is considered to be neglecting it, since outward and intimate maintenance are obligatory on a husband towards his wife.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The fatwa answers that, in general, he is considered to be neglecting it, since outward and intimate maintenance are obligatory on a husband towards his wife. If the wife willingly accepts that he does not provide outward maintenance, this is permitted, but she may raise it later and cause greater problems. The husband is advised to reorganise his financial priorities, even starting with RM50 a month, to consult his wife in a good manner, to prepare a joint action plan, and to seek AKPK services if needed.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Wajib bagi seorang suami untuk memberikan nafkah zahir dan nafkah batin kepada isterinya.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “TIDAK BERI NAFKAH KEPADA ISTERI YANG BEKERJA”, 28 January 2016. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/1729-tidak-beri-nafkah-kepada-isteri-yang-bekerja. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/husband-not-giving-nafkah-working-wife/