What are the rights of a women over her husband?
The rights of a woman over her husband are outlined in various sources. One significant narration from Sunan Ibn Majah states: A man asked the Prophet (peace be upon him), 'What is the right of the wife over her husband?' He said, 'That he feeds her when he eats, clothes her when he clothes himself, does not strike her face, does not insult her, and does not abandon her except while she is in the house.'
Sunan Ibn Majah 10:6. This highlights the importance of providing for the wife's physical needs and treating her with respect.
In addition, Al-Kafi narrates that a woman came to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his family) and asked about the rights of a husband over his wife. He replied: It is not permitted for her to fast voluntarily except with his permission, nor to leave her house except with his permission. She must wear her best perfume, wear her best clothes, adorn herself with her best jewelry, and present herself to him in the morning and evening. And more than that are his rights upon her.
Al-Kafi 3:943. This emphasizes not only the obligation of obedience in certain matters but also the expectation for the wife to present herself attractively.
These teachings reflect the balance of rights and responsibilities within the marital relationship, emphasizing kindness, mutual respect, and the fulfillment of obligations from both partners.
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Sunan Ibn Majah 10:6
Sunan Ibn Majah · Book 10, Hadith 6 · Narrated by Hakim bin Muawiya's father
A man asked the Prophet (peace be upon him), "What is the right of the wife over her husband?" He said, "That he feeds her when he eats, clothes her when he clothes himself, does not strike her face, does not insult her, and does not abandon her except while she is in the house."
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Al-Kafi 3:943
Al-Kafi · Book 3, Hadith 943
He said: When you finish your running and you are in the state of tamattu‘, shorten the hair on the sides of your head and your beard, take from your mustache, trim your nails, and keep what is for your Hajj. When you have done that, you are now free from everything that the pilgrim in ihram cannot do. Then circumambulate the House as a voluntary act as you wish. — OR — A woman came to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his family) and said, "O Messenger of Allah, what are the rights of a husband over his wife?" He said, "More than that." She said, "Then tell me something about them." He said, "She must not fast voluntarily without his permission, nor leave her home except with his consent. She must adorn herself with her best perfume, wear her finest clothes, display her beauty before him morning and evening, and beyond that are his rights upon her."
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