{"_id":"69a1d7686ef73a7e26ca6ade","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Does a wife have to follow her husband if he follows Saudi for determining the dates of Ramadan?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"You previously answered my question about following the Saudi Ramadan announcement while I live in Malaysia (see link here: \"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://www.carolinaqa.com/admin/q/699cc758673ea0d09516696d\"},\"insert\":\"carolinaqa.com/admin/q/699cc758673ea0d09516696d\"},{\"insert\":\"). We already followed the Saudi announcement for the beginning of Ramadan. What is the status of my Ramadan?\\n\\nI am also fairly certain that for ʿEid al-Fiṭr my husband will follow the Saudi announcement again and insist that I follow him as the head of the family. I need your opinion on this situation.\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Your husband does not have the right to force Saudi moon-sighting dates on you. Since you live in Malaysia, following the local authorities is the standard practice, provided their methods are within the bounds of Sharia—which they are. A leader’s job is to protect the family’s unity, not to impose his personal preferences.\\n\\nTry to explain to him that following the people of the land you are in is the most responsible way to lead. Your Ramadan is valid and accepted, so do not worry. We will see how to handle Eid when the time comes. May Allah bring peace to your home and guide your husband to the best decision.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fde0b76658b4c232774","tag":"Fasting: Ramadan","count":97},{"_id":"668da0000b76658b4c232b78","tag":"Fasting: Validity","count":65},{"_id":"668d9ffb0b76658b4c232ade","tag":"Marriage: Roles and Responsibilities","count":56},{"_id":"668da0150b76658b4c232daf","tag":"Relationships: Spouse","count":42}],"createdOn":"2026-02-27T17:42:00.638Z"}