Is the cost of a servant, food supplements (Adim), or housing established as a debt against a husband who is unable to pay?

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The debt for the cost of a servant, food supplements (Adim), or housing is established against the person who is unable to pay for them. This opinion is held by Al-Shafi'i. The basis for this ruling is that this expense constitutes a maintenance obligation due as a form of exchange (substitute payment), thus it becomes established in his liability, similar to the obligatory sustenance (Qut) provided to a wife. This is distinguished from expenses exceeding the required maintenance for an indigent person, as those excess expenses are waived upon inability to pay.