Preventing the Wife from Visiting Her Family

Question
When is it permissible for a husband to prevent his wife from visiting her family and relatives, and should she obey him in this matter?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: It is not permissible for a husband to prevent his wife from visiting her family and relatives. She is allowed to visit her family once a week without her husband's consent, and to visit her relatives once a year without his consent, and God knows best.
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