Can a husband compel his wife to wash her mouth after consuming certain substances?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of the Wedding Feast

Book 37 · Issue 9 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The husband has the right to compel his wife to wash her mouth after consuming intoxicants or any other impurities to ensure he can enjoy the intimacy of her mouth. It can also be argued that he has the right to prevent her due to the resulting foul odor, similar to the ruling regarding garlic.

Supporting text

The same ruling applies if a Muslim woman marries someone who believes the minimal consumption of Nabidh (a weak intoxicant) is permissible; there are two differing views on whether he can prevent her from consuming it.