What is the ruling if the designated wife refuses to travel with the husband?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of the Wedding Feast

Book 37 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

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If the designated wife refuses to travel with the husband, her right is forfeited if the husband consents to proceeding without her. If the husband refuses to accept her refusal, he has the right to compel her to travel with him, based on established legal principles. If the husband consents to proceed without the originally designated wife, a new casting of lots must commence among the remaining wives.