Separate house as children grew up

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Salam bhai. thanks for your answer i have a one more question as wel. we are living in a joint family but now the children grow up i want my sepreate acamodation but the fear is what the people says i dont care what the people says all i care what the islam says can wish for sepreate home is my wright or what islam stand about this issue. thanks.

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Separate house as children grew up

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

The wife is within her rights to demand separate accommodation and the husband should arrange the same according to his capacity. There will be no sin on the wife if she requests this option. All the time patience and hikmah (wisdom) should be used. The couple must discuss this issue in a civilized manner and take a decision for the well being of the family keeping in mind the fear of Allah swt at all times.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is only ones. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your brothers and well wishers in Islam,

 

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