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Should a prospective wife be expected to earn money after marriage?

A woman should not be treated as financially responsible for supporting the household merely because she is educated or employed.

What Islam teaches

Islamic financial responsibilities in marriage should be understood according to Islamic law. A woman's wealth and earnings belong to her, while arrangements for employment and household finances should be discussed respectfully.

What you can consider

Discuss employment plans, household responsibilities, childcare and financial contributions before Nikah. Do not assume that employment automatically means surrendering personal income.

Qur'an 4:32; Qur'an 4:34; Qur'an 4:29.

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