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The Legal Ruling on Taking Money from Husband's Pocket without His Consent
The Islamic ruling on taking money from the husband’s pocket without his consent, according to the views of prominent religious authorities, is as follows:
Ayatollah Sistani’s Opinion on Taking Money Without Permission
It is not permissible for a wife to take money from her husband’s wallet unless she refers to a qualified religious scholar and obtains permission from him.
Ayatollah Khamenei’s Opinion on Taking Money Without Permission
Although it is obligatory for a husband to provide for his wife, she is not allowed to take money from his pocket without his consent. If the wife obeys her husband and requests her maintenance but he refuses to provide it, she must first refer to the Islamic legal authority (mujtahid) to obligate him to pay her maintenance. If this option fails and the husband continues to refuse, she can take her maintenance without his consent on a daily basis. If it is impossible, and she has to provide for herself, she is not required to obey her husband while she is earning her livelihood.
Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi’s Opinion on Taking Money Without Permission
If the husband provides for the necessary expenses in a reasonable manner, this action is not permissible. Otherwise, the wife can take money from his property on a daily basis to cover her expenses without his permission, but it is highly recommended to have the permission of an Islamic legal authority (hakim shari'). If she is forced to earn her livelihood, she is not obliged to obey her husband.
Ayatollah Nouri Hamedani’s Opinion on Taking Money Without Permission
In a situation where the head of a family fails to provide for the family or gives insufficient support, if the husband does not provide the necessary maintenance, the wife is permitted to take the required money as compensation.
Answer:
In general, taking someone’s property without their consent is prohibited in Islam. Even a father cannot take his adult child’s property without their permission, and doing so would be a violation. Thus, a mother, sister, or daughter cannot take money or property from their son, brother, or father without consent. However, individuals whose maintenance is the responsibility of the father (such as children or wives) can, in case of neglect by the father, take the necessary amount from his property after referring to an Islamic authority.
Question: What is the ruling if a wife secretly takes money from her husband's pocket (for example, without his permission) and spends it on herself, her children, or household expenses?
Answer by Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi:
If the husband provides for the necessary expenses in a reasonable manner, it is not permissible for the wife to take money from his pocket without his consent.
Question: Can a wife take money from her husband’s pocket without permission to cover her daily expenses?
Answer by Ayatollah Fadhil Lankarani:
If a wife obeys her husband and requests maintenance but he refuses to provide it, she can refer to a qualified Islamic scholar or, if necessary, to trustworthy members of the community. If the husband’s obligation is not fulfilled, she is allowed to take the necessary daily amount from his property without permission.
Maintenance (nafaqah) is one of the rights of a wife in Islam and is highly emphasized. It refers to the wife’s basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter, medical expenses, cosmetics, and household help if necessary, which the husband is obligated to provide. The amount depends on the wife’s living conditions, status, and family background. Payment of maintenance is conditional upon the wife’s compliance with her husband’s rights. If she does not comply, she will be considered a disobedient wife (nashiz) and will not be entitled to maintenance. However, mahr (dowry) is a financial right of the wife that must be paid in full under any circumstances once the marriage is concluded.
Maintenance can be divided into past and current maintenance. A wife can request her past maintenance, while children or parents cannot request their past maintenance. In the case of a revocable divorce (raj’i), the wife is entitled to maintenance during the waiting period (iddah), and all her financial rights remain valid during this time. If the wife is pregnant, she will be entitled to maintenance until delivery. It is important to note that maintenance can be claimed both legally and criminally. In temporary marriages (mut'ah), maintenance is not automatically given to the wife unless it is stipulated in the marriage contract.
