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Is the husband responsible for the wife's basic living expenses?

Generally, Islamic law places the responsibility of providing reasonable maintenance for the wife upon the husband according to his means.

What Islam teaches

Nafaqah includes reasonable living expenses such as food, clothing and accommodation according to circumstances and ability. The exact details can vary according to Islamic jurisprudence and circumstances.

What you can consider

Discuss practical arrangements clearly before marriage, while understanding that voluntary contributions by either spouse should not be confused with the basic legal responsibilities established by Islamic law.

Qur'an 2:233; Qur'an 65:7; Sahih al-Bukhari.

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