🕊️ Conflict & resolution · #172

My husband forcibly takes all my salary so that I have no money at all. What should I do?

Forcibly taking your salary and leaving you without money is a form of financial abuse, not a husband's right. The salary you earn belongs to you; the family's maintenance (nafkah) is the husband's responsibility. If you feel threatened or unsafe, call the police on 999. For advice and support, contact Talian Kasih 15999. If you can, start by opening an account that only you hold, and keep evidence. Do not feel guilty; this is not your fault. Officers at the Syariah Court and the Department of Social Welfare (JKM) can help you claim your rights and your safety. See domestic violence.

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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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