Chowrangi

You have brought somebody’s daughter in your home. She left her family, her friends, close associates and in many cases even the town that she grew up in and came to a strange environment just to share the rest of her life with you. Was she handed over to be a target of physical and verbal abuse?

Allah Taãla says in Surah Roum (30) verse 21. “And from amongst His signs is that He created for you from amongst yourselves partners, that you may live in tranquility with them, and He has created love and mercy between you. Verily in that are signs for those who reflect.”

It is this love and mercy that strengthens the bond of marriage. The ability to overlook each other’s faults goes a long way in cementing the relationship. Once a man came to Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) and said, “O Allah’s messenger, how many times should I forgive my servant.” The Prophet (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) replied, “Forgive him seventy times a day.” If a worker is entitled to so much compassion what about a lifelong companion?

People are very courteous to their clients, appreciative of their colleagues and cheerful to our friends. Unfortunately this warmth is not extended to the poor wife who is the most deserving of this courtesy. The Prophet (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) is reported to have said, “The most complete of believers in faith are those who are best in character. The best of you are those who are best to their wives.”

Every person has shortcomings. It is therefore quite natural to find this in your partner. The Prophet (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) has advised us to take pleasure in the good and overlook the bad. Have you ever spared the thought that there may be so many habits which you possess that may be bringing grief to your wife? She may have been patiently bearing it not wanting to hurt your feelings.

Let us go back and fulfill the demands of this contract.

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