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What does it mean for the wife to be a leader in her husband's house?

The wife is a trustee in her husband's house: she manages the household, raises the children and safeguards the property entrusted to her. This role means she too will be held accountable for her trust, just as the husband is for his. This is not a burden for her alone; the husband is still obliged to help, provide for her and respect her role. Value managing the home as a worthwhile contribution, not a trivial matter. Sit down together and set a fair division of tasks according to each other's circumstances, and change it when circumstances change. A respected leader of the home leads with love, not with a sense of being burdened. See responsibilities of husband and wife.
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This answer is general reference, not a fatwa. For your situation, consult the religious affairs office, a Syarie lawyer or your state Syariah Court.

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