Fulfillment of Livelihood in Islamic Law in Family Resistance

Abstract

This article aims to explain how to interpret a husband’s livelihood for his wife and family members according to Islamic law, and what are the implications of providing a living for the family. Through library research, data processing is analyzed by descriptive analysis. The results obtained from this study indicate that a living can be formulated in terms of a person’s obligations that arise as a result of his actions that contain a burden of responsibility, namely in the form of paying a number of costs to meet both primary and secondary needs for something that is under his responsibility. In addition, living in Islam is also seen as a form of worship where its implementation will result in not only material-worldly issues, but also considerations of ascetic life. A valid marriage contract creates rights and obligations between a husband and wife. Among the obligations of the husband which is the wife’s most important right is the obligation to provide a living, either in the form of food, clothing (kiswah), or a place to live together. With the marriage, the husband is obliged to provide a living for his wife, both physically and mentally. The husband’s obligation is a guide, towards his wife and household, but regarding matters relating to the household that are important, it must be decided by the husband and wife together. The husband is obliged to protect his wife and provide everything for the needs of family life according to his ability.