Riyad as-Salihin, 1750
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "It is not lawful for a woman to observe an optional Saum (fast) without the permission of her husband when he is at home. Nor should she allow anyone to enter his house without his permission." <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال:
لا يحل للمرأة أن تصوم وزوجها شاهد إلا بإذنه، ولا تأذن في بيته إلا بإذنه
((متفق عليه)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 17, Hadith 240
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) The permission of a woman’s husband is required before she observes voluntary fast, if he is present, in consideration of his right upon her. But his permission is not required for the obligatory fast, as the Shariah right prevails.<br>
2) It is not permissible for a woman to let anyone whom her husband hates in his house without his permission.<br>
3) Being true servants of Allah Almighty is the best thing that boosts the continuation of a good marital life between the two spouses.