My husband controls every cent until I have to plead for basic needs. Is this right?

Controlling money to make a spouse helpless is not leadership, and withholding the basic needs of a wife and children is sinful. A wife is entitled to sufficient maintenance for food, clothing and necessities, not to be given it while being insulted or suspected. Try to discuss calmly the real needs and a transparent budget. If your husband still withholds until you and the children go short, you can seek advice from officers at the religious affairs office or the Syariah Court about your right to maintenance. If the control comes with threats or you feel unsafe, call the police on 999, and Talian Kasih 15999 for support. See maintenance.