Muslims what does the following statement mean?

Question

It is not lawful for a wife to spend from her husband’s house except with their permission. However, if the husband is of a miserly nature then the wife may spend within limits without his permission.

Taken from the website:

http://www.inter-islam.org/RightsDuties/rightsdex.htm

Answer 1

This means that a woman should not go out of the house unless he's aware of it.  Permission is cursory. I tell my husband where I'm going and when I'll be back, who doesn't? What if something happens to me?

Also, notice it says that if your husband is a jerk and won't let you out, then go anyway.  

Answer 2

why would a righteous muslim man would do this,and a righteous wife will not over spend,husband is the bread winner and both make decisions after consulting each other

[16:72] And GOD made for you spouses from among yourselves, and produced for you from your spouses children and grandchildren, and provided you with good provisions. Should they believe in falsehood, and turn unappreciative of GOD's blessings?

[25:74] And they say, "Our Lord, let our spouses and children be a source of joy for us, and keep us in the forefront of the righteous."

[30:21] Among His proofs is that He created for you spouses from among yourselves, in order to have tranquility and contentment with each other, and He placed in your hearts love and care towards your spouses. In this, there are sufficient proofs for people who think.

husband is the captain of the ship,the breadwinner,and he would do any thing with in prtescribed limits of Glorious Quran to make his wife and children happy,and so would his wife,they wouldnt any thing which would make each other quarel or fight,they seek happiness and joy from each other ,,another unmatched blessing of Allah Allmighty for the righteous,( for those who take heed and are appreciatve of Allah Allmighty's Blessings and Mercy)

Answer 3

I, yet, haven't heard of any evidence supporting it so I don't think it is true.

Answer 4

Assalamu alaikum bruva,

this means that women are not obliged to spend their money on family or give their money away if they earn money because allah (swt) has given man that responsibility to provide for the family and his sisters in islam.

This is true becuase i have heard it from several lectures where knowledgable scholars quote from the Qur'an so yes it is true.

Answer 5

The husband's main role as the head of the house is to provide for his wife and children; food, clothing, shelter, etc. If the husband is greedy and stingy and does not properly support the family, the woman is allowed to take from his property to support the family, but only spending what is necessary for the necessities. A woman may not take from her husband's property without his permission if he has already done his part in supporting the family. The husband in Islam must support the family financially while the income received by the wife cannot be touched by him. It his her money, and he must spend out of his to support her, as this is his responsibility.