Can a husband prohibit his wife from drinking intoxicants?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of the Wedding Feast

Book 37 · Issue 7 · Bab 1

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Primary text

A husband has the right to prevent his wife from drinking intoxicants, even if she is a Dhimmi. This is because intoxication prevents marital enjoyment by removing her intellect, rendering her like a blown waterskin, and the husband cannot be secure against what she might do to him while in that state.