Smoking and a Wife's Rights

Q: Some men are habitual smokers and there are times when the smell on their breath and bodies causes much distress to the wife during intimacy. What rights does the wife have in such cases?

A: Indeed, we believe there are many wives out there who suffer in silence under the assault of tobacco smell that emanates from the smoking husbands mouth, body, hair, and clothing. The smell of cigarettes can become so offensive at times that one becomes nausea. According to Shariah if the husband causes such distress to his wife during intercourse, she may refuse him.