Is the husband allowed to serve his wife personally instead of providing a servant?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Maintenance (Nafaqāt)
Primary text
The husband is not obligated to serve his wife personally, as this would cause her shame and diminish her standing because the husband is acting as a servant.
Supporting text
Another view suggests the wife is obligated to accept his personal service because it fulfills the requirement of maintenance (Kifaya).