Question
After a heated argument, the husband gave his wife one Talaaq Baa-in. The woman packed up and went to her parents. She demands nafqah. What is the Shariah's law in this regard?
Answer
If the wife left the marital home against the wishes of her ex-husband, then she is not entitled to nafqah. He does not have to pay rent nor provide maintenance for basic needs. It is Waajib for the divorcee to spend her Iddat in the marital home unless there is a valid reason.
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