In a recent X storm, a debate erupted over the issue of post-Nikkah living arrangements.

An X (formerly Twitter) user asserted that if a girl demands that her husband gets her a separate house after nikkah, it is her right to do so.

If a girl demands her husband for a separate house after nikkah , it's her right .

— Lareb Noor (@TheCraZyLareb) April 13, 2024

Lo and behold, the post sparked reactions, with opinions sharply divided.

Another user, while acknowledging the importance of discussing living arrangements before Nikkah, expressed concern over the notion of leaving behind the husband’s elderly parents, suggesting it could be unfair, especially when they are in need of help in old age.

She also reflected on the generational differences in mindset, expressing a sense of apprehensiveness about the younger generation – Gen Z.

It should be discussed before Nikah, but tbh it would be unfair to leave behind old parents when they need them most. Gen z mindset just scares me. But what you give will return to you. https://t.co/EKJEmwRRdo

— Marwa 🇵🇸 (@MarwaNotMawra) April 14, 2024

This was interjected with sarcasm as another user, pointing at the fact that women, too, have parents that they leave behind, said— it is not that they are raised by “wolves”.

yes because women are raised by wolves which can be left behind easily 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 https://t.co/eCIaeEvaTX

— sad fkn mess™ 🇵🇸 (@aliciamayemory_) April 15, 2024

This remark highlighted the underlying tensions and biases surrounding traditional gender roles and societal expectations placed on women.

More reactions:

Who said you can’t take care of them in separate houses? Why do you assume it’s total abandonment? Also do tell me what happens to the wive’s parents if they don’t have a sun. Pretty sure they don’t matter to you

— eishal (@seashellalarm) April 15, 2024

It's not just a woman's right, it's the obligation of man in a marriage to produce a segregated private space for his companion and his progeny.

It was never optional, unless the man is totally dependent, incapacitated, or a slave.

— adil. 🇵🇸 (@adiled_) April 15, 2024

Just going to drop this here for all those triggered by what you have rightly said pic.twitter.com/yDQucuqdcg

— Saima (@DaLondonGirl) April 15, 2024