Can a husband prevent his non-Muslim wife from leaving the house for religious activities?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of the Wedding Feast

Book 37 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If the wife is a Dhimmi (non-Muslim living under protection), the husband has the right to prevent her from going out to the church, as this activity is neither obedience nor beneficial.