The husband is obliged to have intercourse with his wife on a reasonable basis, which is one of the most important rights that she has over him; it is more important than feeding her. So if the wife cannot put up with her husband anymore and she fears that she may fall into prohibited relations, or even think of them, then she can ask for divorce.

The word Qiwamah as mentioned in verse 34 of Surat An-Nisa’ means that the man is in charge of the woman and has the authority to discipline her if he fears defiant disobedience on her part.

Obeying parents in refraining from having children is not required for 2 reasons which are detailed below.