Is the wife obligated to accept offerings other than bread, such as flour or crushed parched grain (Suwayq), in lieu of the maintenance obligation?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Maintenance (Nafaqāt)
Primary text
The wife is not obligated to accept flour or crushed parched grain if offered instead of bread, just as the needy person in expiation is not obligated to accept these items.