Zain's responsibilities towards Aaliya

A husband has certain responsibilites towrds his wife, the wife also has certain responsibilities towards her husband, Islamically




1. A husband should be respected by his wife in every way. Unless of course it conflicts with an Islamic obligation or goes against an Islamic teaching.

2. The husband has the right to a trustworthy and honest companion. (The same here goes for the wife too). For example, she should not lie about using birth control to stop him having a child... that would be naughty now wouldn't it?

3. The husband has a right to sexual intimacy with his wife. She should not refuse him this right - unless of course refusal is due to medical reasons in which case the husband should be caring and considerate. As they say, if you don't get any action at home, you're gonna play away. So this is in reality a right and responsibility for both the husband and wife.

4. If the husband doesn't like someone, then the wife shouldn't allow them to come to their house, she also shouldn't accept presents from such people. This is to avoid jealousy and friction between the couple.

5. The husband's possessions are his wife's trust. She needs to safeguard his property and possessions.

These are just the basic responsibilities. There are many more.

A GOOD HUSBAND SHOULD

1. Shows good character and good manners towards his wife.
2. Doesn't slack when it comes to the rights of his wife.
3. Does not check out any other woman other than his wife.
4. Learns and practises Islam and teaches his wife too.
5. Is there for his wife during times of distress.
6. Keeps his cool even when his wife hurts his feelings.
7. Appreciates his wife and forgives small mistakes.
8. Helps out with household chores and doesn't just leave them to the wife.
9. Does his best to raise their children in an Islamic way.