Remember this very well, that Allah Ta’laa endowed men with valour and bravery. They cannot be overpowered by forcing them to do something or trying to subdue them. The best way of overpowering them is to flatter them and obey them. Becoming angry at them and trying to influence them …
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THE NIKAH OF HADHRAT FAATIMAH (radhiallahu anhaa)— A LESSON FOR US! Hadhrat Ali (radhiallahu anhu) very bashfully approached Rasulullah (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) for the great wealth of Nabi’s (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) daughter. Hadhrat Ali (radhiallahu anhu) made his marriage proposal for the hand of Hadhrat Faatimah (radhiallahu anhaa) directly to …
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Are you married? No? All the more reason for you to listen very attentively! It is a good thing that these matters are being discussed. In-shá-Alláh, you will make a good home. Firstly, look carefully before you get married. Find out about the family and the girls background. Find out …
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The Muslim wife has to understand that her anger directed at her husband constitutes la’nat (Allah’s Curse) for her. It does not behove her to display anger and displeasure in the face of her husband regardless of any dislike she may have for any of his acts. With humility and …
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Hadhrat Umar (Radhiyallahu anhu) said: “The ruler/leader of a community is their servant.” This holds true for every group which has a leader or a ruler. Far from misusing a position and a rank of superiority, the Muslim ruler/husband/leader is under Shar’i obligation to benevolently serve his subjects and subordinates …
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“Men are the rulers over women because Allah has bestowed ranks to some of them above others and because they (men) spend of their wealth (for the maintenance of women).” (Surah Nisaa’, Aayat 34) In describing the man, Allah Ta’ala in this aayat, mentions the word qawwamoon which is the …
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General Guidance for the Muslim Wife: It is essential that the Muslim woman understands that of all people, be it parents or children, her husband commands her firstand has the highest allegiance. He is the pivot of her salvation in both worlds. He is her ruler, guard and guardian here …
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Hadhrat Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “The believers who show the most perfect Faith are those who have the best behaviour, and the best of you are those who are the best to their wives”. [At-Tirmidhi, who categorized it as Hadith …
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1. Accept your in-laws as your own parents. You have them to thank for the wonderful man who has become your life partner 2. Don’t compare them to your parents as to show your spouse how inadequate his parents are 3. If your in laws give a gift, appreciate it …
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The article below is extracted from ‘The Shari’ah’ newspaper, the front page 10 years ago but very much applicable: Assalamu-Aalykum wa Rahmatullahi wabarakatuh in the Name of Allah, we issue this heartfelt plea to every Muslim husband, Muslim wife, Muslim parent and Muslim in-law. Broken marriages: The tsunami of broken …
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