And obligates men to take care of all of their financial needs. Not only are men under Islamic law responsible for women's material upkeep, but they are also legally responsible for their behavior. Sharia regards women in a similar way to children. It's the parent's responsibility to make sure children behave, and the parent is therefore responsible if the child misbehaves. Under Sharia, the same is true of wives. If your wife breaks the law or commits an offense, you are responsible.