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Time allocation between wives on the day of 'Eed

Question: Is it permissible to suspend the (equal) division (of time) between the wives on the day of 'Eed and make up for it (afterwards) with both of the wives?

Response: If they are both happy with that (arrangement), then there is no harm (in this). And if the wife whose allocation falls on that day wishes to maintain that day for herself (with her husband), then this is her right. However, I advise the women to ease up regarding this issue and go easy because whoever makes easy the affairs (for others) then Allaah makes (the affairs) easy for him. And it is befitting that the day of 'Eed be a day where everyone gathers together to celebrate their 'Eed. And Allaah is the Most Knowledgeable.

Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen

Fataawa Mu'aasarah - Page 83

al-Mowsoo'ah - 1203

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Published: 24 September 2005