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Finally an Important Message Concerning One Misleading Aspect

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FINALLY AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE CONCERNING ONE

MISLEADING ASPECT.

This should be remembered by both, husband and wife, that

Shaytan at times deceives you into thinking that your partner lacks

in the fulfillment of your rights or is committing such and such a sin

therefore I too should abandon the fulfilling of his rights or commit

the said sin. This notion is highly incorrect because each one of

preparing our akhirah (hereafter) and protecting ourselves from

the punishment and terrible afflictions of the hereafter and forever

stay in comfort and ease. Ruhul Ma’ani

This lifestyle can only be attained by those who are content and

pleased with whatever is granted to them by Allah I and are free

from greed and avarice, making it obvious that this can only be

attained by the people of Iman (faith) and those obedient unto the

truth. People turning against Allah I and disobeying Him cannot

attain this lifestyle despite having the means and comfort; they still

find difficulty and disgrace, because of greed they cannot even

reach the smallest aspect of contentment. They are constantly

engaged in obtaining more wealth and whenever confronted with

something against their desire, they show an immediate dislike to

the power and working of Allah I and experience great anxiety,

sometimes resulting in suicide as is being witnessed today. This

has been explicitly mentioned in the Ayah:

WA MAN A`RAˆA `AN DHIKR• FA‘INNA LAH¤ MA`•SHATAN

ˆANKAW-WA NA•SHURUH¤ YAWMAL QIY•MATI A`M•

“But whosoever turns away from My Reminder (i.e. Neither

believes in this Qur’an nor acts on its teachings.) verily, for

him is a life of hardship, and We shall raise him up blind

on the Day of Resurrection.”

Ta Ha 124

Hayatus Sahabah

Thus basic knowledge of the shariah is necessary for them (these

couples) and the creating of a bond with some Shaikh (a learned

man who correctly applies the Shariah), they should Remain

engaged in ‘llm and application so that comfort and ease can be

achieved in this life as well as eternal purity in the hereafter. May

Allah I grant us correct understanding and the ability to act

accordingly.

Respect for the People following the Sunnah and Fearing Allah

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Therefore the beloved of Allah, on whose behalf the world was created, who is a mercy unto mankind and the greatest benefactor, whose character Allah I Himself has praised in the Qur’an:

exalted standard of character.

Al Qalam 4

In this honourable Ayah it has been emphasized in various ways depicting Nabi of noble character, His Sahabah (Companions) were devoted to such a degree that his smallest, discomfort caused them to forego their own comfort, despite this Rasulullah was very cautious with regard to the rights and feelings of his fellow brothers and even in his final illness, despite the pain and discomfort, he ascended the mimbar of his Masjid and as reported by Fazl Ibn Abbas:

“I presented myself to Rasulullah and saw him in great pain with a bandage on his Mubarak head. He asked me to assist him by the shoulders into the Masjid. He sat in the mimbar and requested someone to assemble the Sahabah (companions). I went out to gather them. Thereafter praising Allah he said the following: “My time of leaving you is near therefore whoever’s back I have struck, he may do likewise and whoever I have dishonoured can now do the same, whoever has any demand on me can reclaim it in wealth, nor should any one be under the impression that by claiming his due from me will there be any enmity in my heart for him, because enmity is not something I have within me, understand this that I truly love the person who claims his due from me or forgives me this demand that I may go to my Lord with a clear conscience and I do not want to content myself by making this announcement once only, I will again make the announcement.”

Rasulullah descended the mimbar and performed the Zuhr salaah and immediately after the salaah he ascended the mimbar minimal indeed.” A person stood up and claimed he was owed three dirhams by Rasulullah to which Rasulullah replied:

“I do not wish to accuse you of lying nor to let you undertake any oath but I would like to know the nature of this affair” He replied: “A beggar came to you one day and you asked me to give him three dirhams on your behalf to which I complied.” Rasulullah told “Fazl Ibn Abbas t to give the man three dirhams”.

Thereafter different people requested Rasulullah to make du’a on their behalf and mentioned their personal shortcomings to which Umar warned “You are exposing your sins” but Nabi said: “Umar remain silent, verily the disgrace of this world is very much lesser than the disgrace of the akhirah.” Also mentioned in this incident is that after addressing the gathering, Umar also addressed them to which Rasulullah said: “Umar is with me and I am with Umar, after my demise truth will remain with Umar wherever he may be.” Thereafter Rasulullah r went to the home of the Siddiqah, Aisha y and similarly addressed the gathering of the women as he had addressed the men, and repeated the announcement.”

Shamailut Tirmidhi

Further Reading:

The Virtues of Women – 40 Hadith
The Purpose of Marriage
Two Sided Friendship and Rights
The Great Benevolence of Rasulullah On His Wives
Marriage is a Mode of Ibadah
Altering Our Present Opinion and Mode of Thought
The Status of Women in Islam
The Governance and Supervision of Women by Men
Advice and Warning to Men
Manners and Ways to Easy Fulfilment of Rights in Marriage
Respect for the People following the Sunnah and Fearing Allah

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Manners and Ways to Easy Fulfilment of Rights in Marriage

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Islam is a natural religion and its laws are best known to He who has created mankind and knows what is most beneficial for it. Therefore, every law in Islam has in its own sense, beauty and good, but because laws, like the parts of machine, are inter connected its complete benefit can only be realized through the complete religion. Like the important part of a machine, were it to reward can only be attained by accepting Islam fully and completely. The acceptance of the following rules of Islam are equally necessary:

1. To correct one’s belief, that is, to rectify the fundamentals of faith and accept its relevant aspects as well.

2. To adopt the practical essentials of Islam and its related facets through good actions.

3. To adopt the means of strengthening ones bond with Allah whereby sincerity and certainty can be attained, also making it easy for the fulfilment of ones actions and bringing truth therein.

4. When desire overcomes one regarding excessiveness and abusing the rights of ones wife then it is necessary to strongly oppose this by conjuring the image that Allah is testing me in either following the wrong desires of the self or following the desires of Allah and His Prophet, and should I follow the former, than in both the world and the hereafter will I have to carry such a heavy burden, nothing in comparison to this small desire of myself. Also addressing ones self saying “You also transgress and disobey Allah, and should He seek retribution in this world, what would the result be whilst the punishment of the hereafter is ever present, on that day this insignificant abuse of her rights would take away years of accepted salaah and fasting etc.. to be give in turn to her, who is wronged”.

And should that amount of accepted Ibadah, be absent then her sins will be given to the transgressing husband as narrated in the sahih ahadith regarding the muflis (poor person) who, despite his good deeds on account of abusing the rights of his fellow brethren will indifference, to abuse someone’s material or physical right then he should repent immediately and regret his error and be remorseful, asking for Allah’s I Mercy, Forgiveness and Protection from such despicable acts and from the intrigues of the self. Together with this, it is equally necessary to repay whatever has been misappropriated, materially and redress the occurrence of whatever physical or emotional harm there may be. For example, to disrespect, tease, swear, slander, physically assault someone whereby emotional or physical harm occurs, then it is equally necessary to seek forgiveness from the wronged person and overcome this in a such manner whereby its effect is negated. One has to fight ones desire to this extent, in order to obtain the pleasure of Allah I and protect oneself from His wrath and punishment and seek pardon from the person wronged, whether it be someone younger, wife or employer. By rectifying the wrong, one would benefit otherwise the account in the hereafter will be indeed difficult and arduous, because repentance alone certainly will bring repentance in the neglect of Allah’s I rights like the committing of major sins as well, but in regard to the rights of our fellow brethren, we have to accompany sincere repentance with a necessary pardon from the oppressed and wronged person.

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Advice and Warning to Men

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In order to accomplish this responsibility men must observe much wisdom and patience and act very cautiously referring constantly to the Ulama thus preventing any excess or lack, otherwise it would result in further oppression, immodesty or misfortune wherein all goodness will be relinquished leaving only transgression, therefore the Shariah has forbidden distrust and investigation without valid cause. To maintain this harmony, softness and the etiquette of wisdom should be constantly applied, for example, on returning from a journey the etiquette applied should be the one instructed to the which Rasulullah replied:

“Tarry a while (grant your wives time for preparation) till we enter at night meaning the time of Esha prayer so that they may be in readiness for your return.”

From the general words of the ahadith the necessity of informing one’s wife regarding one’s return will be seen as a prevention from anything unwanted occurring, which could cause unpleasantness to him and together with this the position of women is also observed. The pure shariah has in all matters taken complete consideration of women. Similarly, women should be equally considerate, whenever the husband or guide wished to fulfil his duties upon her it is looked down upon, and this is not some inner feeling of disrespect beyond her but is definitely in her control. Therefore, whenever a responsible person fulfils his responsibility it is for the benefit of the people under him, they should not feel despondent rather thankful and glad of him, and pray for him. Children may find this difficult to comprehend but at least a pious wife’s manner should be in accordance with deen and rationale.

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The Governance and Supervision of Women by Men

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To make women completely independent from the governance and supervision of men would also create serious problems. This also is one of the ways of denying her, her rights. The purpose of denying her, her lawful rights is indeed a cruel, oppressive and inhuman manner stopped by Islam, and making her mistress of her own livelihood is also a denial of her rights and ultimate destruction because she is not moulded for this nor can she bear its burden, neither is she responsible for household duties nor the upkeep of children, both of, which is borne very patiently by her. Therefore, wherever the Qur’an has mentioned her rights, the Qur’an also mentions:

words men are responsible for them and should look after them.

To remain indifferent to this duty will bring about the punishment and wrath of Allah. Allah be praised, has mentioned:

O Believers! Protect yourselves and your families from the fire whose fuel is mankind and stone

At Tahrim 6

Prior to this, Rasulullah, may Allah’s I blessing and peace be upon him, was instructed to guide and advise his wives to piety and virtuousness. We should not remain indifferent to the character and correction of our families. In one narration, it is mentioned that on the revelation of this ayah,

Umar asked: “O Messenger of Allah r! I have understood protecting myself from the fire (that we protect ourselves from sin and obey the laws of Allah I) but how do we protect our wives and children from Jahannum?”

Rasulullah replied: “Whatever Allah has forbidden you from, forbid them (your wives and children) from the same, and whatever Allah has commanded you to do, command them the same. This action of yours will protect them as well from the fire of Jahannum.”

Ruhul Maani

the day of Qiyamah the most punished person will be him whose wife and family remained ignorant and indifferent to Islamic instruction.

For people acknowledging the sovereignty, might and providence of Allah and His beloved Prophet blessing, kindness and compassion there is his saying; Beware! All of you are protectors and each of you will be questioned regarding his dependants (what was given in his care), man is protector of his family and will be questioned regarding his wife and children; the wife is protector of her husbands household and will be questioned regarding his wealth and children. In another Ahadith it is mentioned that whoever has been made responsible over others by Allah and did not correctly fulfil this responsibility will not be able to smell the fragrance of Jannah.

Mishkaat

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The Status of Women in Islam

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We should sacrifice ourselves for Rahmatul lil alamin r and the true religion brought by him for opening the eyes of the world and making them aware. The appreciation of man for mankind was taught to us, the laws of justice and truth brought forth, the rights of women of men were placed in the same manner as the rights of men upon women. Women were liberated and self-governed as far as their person and property were concerned. No person could forcibly marry a woman to a stranger while being her father or grandfather, and were she married without permission then this has to be sought for the validity of the marriage, her refusal making it void. No person has the right to interfere in her wealth without her prior consent and permission. After being divorced by her husband or widowed, she is free to remain as she pleases, no-one can impose is unable to fulfil her necessities then a Muslim court will either order him to do so or institute a divorce for lack of maintenance. There, the rights of both partners and the prevention of harm and discomfort is not sufficient, according to the divine law of Allah prevalent custom and attitude will be taken into account. Whether in a particular matter, discomfort or harm was intended as per what constitutes this according to the custom of the community. Whatever one does, will be considered impermissible and forbidden in the Shariah. For example, lack of attention, inconsideration or such actions as would amount to pain and discomfort, though it will not be included in the legal (Shari) sphere will nevertheless, be included in the order of the Quran.

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Altering Our Present Opinion and Mode of Thought

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It is sincerely desired that in the behaviour with women, the laws of Allah, All-Mighty and the guidance of His beloved, may the blessings and peace of Allah I be upon him, be studied in order to fulfil this religious obligation and duty. Thereafter if someone still finds it difficult to fulfil this duty and right, then he should incumbent on both partners. The fulfilment of the rights of women is compulsory on men. It is equally compulsory for women to fulfil the rights of men. There is indication that instead of demanding the fulfilment of one‘s own rights, vigilance and punctuality should be maintained in the fulfilling of one’s duties. If this materializes, then the problem of one rights not being fulfilled, will never occur, because the duties of a husband are the rights of his wife whilst the duties of a wife are the rights of her husband, when these duties are accommodated then the rights will obviously be fulfilled.

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Marriage is a Mode of Ibadah

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Marital relationship in Islam is not taken as one of the necessities of life, but rather as an aspect of Ibadah, through this one attains nearness to Allah I; meaning that the institute of marriage should not be taken merely to fulfil the necessities of life, as if it were life’s very dependence without which life would become pleasureless. Actually it has received religious sanction by being one of the modes of Ibadah. Therefore, Rasulullah r made it a most exemplary aspect of his life saying:

“The best amongst you is he who is good unto his wife and I am the best amongst you for my wives.”

application of this softness and gentleness and the regard shown for it will not be found in the greatest advocate of women nor in the greatest defender of women’s rights. Similarly, this will be absent in the lives of the pious saints of other religions and even in the lives of the previous Prophets will it be difficult to find. The harmony and happiness of the Azwajul Mutahharat (Pure wives of Rasulullah) the joining in their amusements and consideration of their desires and wants, the justice and the righteousness shown to them is not anywhere, not only with them, but with children also, the same character was displayed. In an important mode of worship as Salaah, merely the crying of a child and the possible discomfort it could bring to the mother caused Rasulullah to shorten this most liked form of worship. Whenever this occurred, Salaah was shortened. What sacrifice! When Salaah is the greatest mode of worship to one as Rasulullah, can there be a greater sacrifice? Rasulullah said:

“Sometimes I desire to lengthen my Salaah but on hearing a child crying, I think perchance the mother’s heart is distracted by the crying of her child and she is disturbed, therefore, I shorten my Salaah.”

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Emphasizing the Rights, Favours and Position of One’s Wife

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1. Jabir t related that on the occasion of the farewall pilgrimage

(Hajjatul-Wida), on the day of Arafah, Rasulullah r said:

“O, people with regard to your wives fear Allah I.” (Al Hadith)

between them and their wives is Allah I. It is for his benefit and

comfort that she is brought into a Nikah agreement with him and

made lawful unto him. His wife is in the trust and protection of

Allah I. If a husband is oppressive, then he will be violating a trust

given by Allah I and will become an oppressor.

2. EMPHASIS ON WASIYYAH (BEQUEST).

Rasulullah r has mentioned “Accept this advice of mine that in

matters concerning the rights of women, maintain kindness.”

Observing that kindness must be shown to all, but the Rahmatul-

lil-alamin r has emphasized it by making it a “bequest” unto his

ummah regarding women. With regard to kindness to women he

emphasized on the words “accept wasiyah” (accept advice).

3. GOOD CONDUCT TOWARDS ONE’S WIFE IS A

PRECONDITION FOR PERFECT FAITH (IMAN).

Aisha Siddiqah y narrated from Rasullulah r that amongst

Muslims, that person is more perfect in Iman whose conduct is

good with everyone and especially with his wife his attitude is one

of kindness and love. Tirmidhi

4. THE BEARER OF GOODNESS AND KINDNESS.

Abu Hurairah t narrates from Rasulullah r saying: Amongst

Muslims, the most perfect in Iman is he who has good conduct, and

the best among you is the one who is good and kind in regard to the

rights of his wives. Tirmidhi

5. RASULULLAH r EMPHASIZING HIS POINT.

The woman who dies when her husband is pleased with her shall

enter Jannah. Observe how easily a woman may enter Jannah.

7. REQUEST ON SPENDING ON WIVES.

It is narrated from Abu Darda t who mentions, “My friend Abul

Qasim r instructed me to spend on my wife according to my

capacity.” Observe the emphasis on spending on one’s wife.

8. TO ATTAIN THE STATUS OF JIHAD.

Rasulullah r has mentioned that a woman engaged in her

household duties attains the position of fighting in the path of

Allah I (Jihad).

9. REWARD ATTAINED BY BRINGING COMFORT TO ONE’S WIFE

Rasulullah r has mentioned, to assist in your wife’s household

chores will obtain for you the reward of Sadaqah. Look! how much

emphasis is stressed for the giving of comfort to one’s wife! The

Shariah has made it easy for us to attain Jannah.

10. THE OPENING OF THE EIGHT DOORS OF JANNAH FOR

WOMEN

Rasulullah r has mentioned that the woman who regularly

performs her five daily Salaah and observes the fast in Ramadhan,

protects her modesty, obeying and fulfilling the wishes of her

husband, will enter Jannah through whichever door she pleases.

Meaning all the eight doors are opened to such a woman. The

AND SEA SEEK BLESSINGS AND FORGIVENESS FOR HER

Rasulullah r has said that the woman who obeys and follows her

husband, the birds in the sky, the fish in the sea, the angels of the

heavens and the animals in the jungle make du’a for her

forgiveness. (Al Bahr-Ul-Muheet) By adhering to this one injunction,

how much reward is attained for women? With this Istighfar, if any

sin is committed, then she is forgiven, thereafter her degree is

further raised.

12. ENTERING JANNAH BEFORE MEN

Rasulullah r has said: “O Women! remember the pious amongst

you will enter Jannah before pious men.” On gaining entry into

Jannah, these women will have already been bathed, perfumed

and made ready to be given to their menfolk in red and yellow

coloured carriages, together with such children like scattered

pearls. Hakimul Ummah (Rahmatullah Alayh) mentions;

“Women, what other benefit do you desire, your entry into

Jannah will be before men, as long as the precondition of piety

accompanies this and that is not something too difficult.”

Behishti Zewar

13. THE METHOD TO ACQUIRE ALLAH’S I MERCY

Rasulullah r said that, on such a woman the mercy of Allah I

descends who awakens at night for tahajjud and awakens her

husband as well to perform tahajjud.

14. THE STATUS OF A MARTYR (SHAHEED)

INHABITANTS OF THE SKY AND THE EARTH ARE UNAWARE

Rasulullah r has said: “O Women! Are you satisfied (meaning you

should be satisfied) that whenever one of you is impregnated by

your husband who is pleased with you, you receive such reward, as

one fasting in the path of Allah I or remains awake during the night

and when she begins her labour then the inhabitants of the sky and

earth pray for the coolness of her eyes, i.e. meaning comfort.

When she gives birth, then not even one drop of her milk is

discharged nor is the child suckled once from her breast but for

every drop or suckle she is rewarded, and because of the child

she has to stay up at night she gets rewarded for freeing seventy

slaves in the path of Allah I. O Salamah (this is the name of the

governess of Ibraheem u, son of Rasulullah r) do you know, that

woman is meant by this, that despite her being pious, is concerned

for her husband, is obedient and not ungrateful to him.”

16. THE REWARD OF SPENDING FROM HER HUSBAND’S

EARNINGS

Rasulullah r said that when a woman spends from her husband’s

wealth in the path of Allah I, without destroying his wealth

(meaning with permission and discretion), not spending beyond

his position and allowance, then she is rewarded on spending his

wealth and he too receives reward on account of his earning whilst

the keeper also receives an equal reward; the reward is not

lessened if attained on account of someone.

Note: A woman should not be under the misconception that she will not be rewarded

for spending in charity from the husbands wealth.

17. WOMEN’S REWARD OF HAJJ IS EQUAL TO JIHAD

gets the reward of Jihad, which is Ibadah.

18. WOMEN ARE GREATLY REWARDED WHILST REMAINING AT

HOME

Rasulullah r has said there is no Jihad of women (as long as it

remains as kifayah), no Jumuah, nor Janazah. Benefit: Observe

how much reward they attain merely staying at home.

19. THE PLEASURE OF ALLAH I IS IN LOVE (A NATURAL DESIRE)

FOR ONE’S HUSBAND

Rasulullah r mentions that Allah I loves the woman who in turn

loves her husband and is close to him and protects herself from

strangers. Meaning: to love one’s husband and fulfil his desire is

not taken as displeasing, as some proud women do, because the

pleasure of Allah I, verily a blessing and source of happiness, is

therein.

20. WOMEN ARE PART OF MEN

Rasulullah r has said that women are part of men. Meaning that

the laws regulating women are akin to that of men with the

exception of a few particular aspects, if the benefit of these would

not have been different, then it too would be nothing to frown

upon. Whatever blessings are promised on certain religious

obligations the same is promised to women.

21. ORDER OF CONSIDERATION

It is narrated from Abu Hurairah t that Rasulullah r said:

over looking their faults is emphasized by such great wisdom.

22. THE BEST AMONGST WOMEN

Rasulullah r said the best amongst women is that woman who,

when gazed upon by her husband, makes him happy and when

requested by him to do something, obeys him and does not

displease him by way of physical or financial opposition.

23. THE DU’A OF RAHMAH FROM ALLAH’S NABI r.

Rasulullah r said may Allah’s I blessing be upon women wearing

izaar.**

**This is not only limited to clothing worn at night but the trousers worn on the legs

during the day as well; to achieve greater modesty and purdah (concealment) in

dress. Benefit: Observe that despite izaar being naturally beneficial to purdah, it has

simultaneously taken the du’a of Rasulullah r in this matter. How much kindness is

there on the state of women.

24. THE GOOD OF WOMEN IS EQUAL TO THE WORSHIP OF

SEVENTY AWLIYA

Rasulullah r mentioned that the good committed by pious

women is equivalent to the Ibadah of seventy awliya. Benefit: See

from one small act how much reward is attained, if this is not

consideration, then what is?

25. THE REWARD AND BENEFIT ATTAINED BY THE HAPPINESS OF

WOMEN

Rasulullah r has mentioned that amongst your wives the best is

THE MUJAHID

A person related to Rasulullah r said: “O Rasulullah r, I have a

wife and whenever I go to her, she exclaims ‘Welcome to you my

husband and the master of my household.” Further more,

whenever she observes me in a depressed state, she says: “Why are

you depressed regarding this world when the work of your

hereafter is being made”. On hearing this, Rasulullah r said:

“Inform this lady that she too, is a worker from the workers of Allah

I and will be rewarded half the reward of the mujahid.” Observe

the reward she attained by her mere pleasant words.

27. GLAD TIDINGS TO WOMEN

Asma bint Yazid Ansariyah y narrates that she asked Rasulullah r:

“I am the representative from the women and I have been

requested to ask you that men perform the Jumuah (Friday prayer):

the Jamaah (congregational prayer): visit the ill; have the pleasure of

sitting in your company; perform Hajj and Umrah and protect the

borders of the Islamic state, and in comparison, have surpassed us.”

Rasulullah r replied: “Return and inform them that your

adornment for your husband’s pleasure and the fulfillment of his

rights and remaining in his pleasure and obedience is equivalent to

all these actions mentioned by you.”

28. REWARD EQUIVALENT TO GUARDING ISLAM’S BORDERS

Rasulullah r has said that women from the time of their

pregnancy till childbirth and upto suckling period in benefit and

reward are similar to the person guarding Islam’s borders. (Which

FROM THE ANGELS

Rasulullah r said that the woman who is breast feeding her child,

for every drop she is rewarded as if giving life to creation and on

the completion of this period, is congratulated by the angels on her

shoulders and told that all your previous sins are forgiven and

whatever is done thereafter is regarded anew (any sin of hers

thereafter will be recorded and what is meant by sin here is minor

sins which is not insignificant either).

30. ON THE DAY OF QIYAMAH, THEY WILL BE RAISED AS

VIRGINS

Aisha y narrates from Rasulullah r that the woman whose

husband is absent; safeguards her inner most desire, protects

herself from make-up, makes herself useful in her household work

leaving aside all attempts to adorn herself and is constant in salaah;

on the Day of Qiyamah, she will be raised as a virgin, if her husband

be a believer then she will be his companion in Jannah and if her

husband be a non-believer, then Allah I will marry her to a martyr.

Note: In the event that her husband dies without Imaan, then the

women will be married to a martyr.

31. LESSON FOR MEN

Mudhani narrates from Ali t that man is not master of his house if

he remains unconcerned about his state, or the condition of his

dress nor does it occur to him as to what has protected him from

hunger. People who remain indifferent to the state of their

household whilst abroad should take heed from this.

Rasulullah r replied “When you eat, feed her as well, when you

purchase clothes, then purchase for her also, do not strike her

(especially not in the face) in argument or discontinue conversation

with her in the house.”

Ahmad, Abu Dawud and Ibn Majah

Benefit: If she weeps at this (discontinuation of conversation) then

do not leave the house without reconciliation.

33. INSTRUCTION OF SABR FOR THE BELIEVING HUSBANDS

Abu Hurairah t narrates that believing men should not be at

enmity with believing women, that is their wives, because if one of

their habits are disliked then another will certainly be liked and

even appreciated. Muslim

34. REWARD ATTAINED FOR THE LOSS OF A CHILD

Rasulullah r has said “the woman who loses three children,

deeming it rewarding and bears her loss with sabr will enter

Jannah”. One woman inquired “What if two children pass away?”

Rasullullah r replied “she will still attain this reward”.

35. In another narration, one sahabi inquired regarding the loss of one

child to which Rasulullah r mentioned great merit as well.

36. Rasulullah r also mentioned that the foetus in the miscarriage will

also draw its mother towards Jannah when the loss is taken as a

reward and borne patiently.

37. THE BEST TREASURE

respectfully and modestly in her home.

38. AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE

Whenever Rasulullah r retired into seclusion, he became very

gentle and caring, very pleasant and amiable towards his wives.

39. REWARD FOR THE NEARNESS UNTO ONE’S WIFE

Rasulullah r said: “O men! Even for the nearness unto your wives

there is a reward.”

40. RESPECT AND PARTIALITY

In the Hajjatul Wida (farewell Pilgrimage) on the occasion of riding

the camels carrying the women, with speed, Rasulullah r forbade

this and replied: “There is glass within, so ride slowly.” (referring to

the delicate disposition of the women within).

The Great Benevolence of Rasulullah On His Wives

admin — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 23:32:40 +0000

Rasulullah displayed much kindness to women and greatly raised their honour. He showed concern for every deficiency of theirs, equating minor duties and favours of women to the great achievements of warriors in battle. If, by the wisdom of Allah I, women were created weak and delicate in the physical sense, then He has put the burden of responsibility of their lives on man by making him responsible for the providing of women, their, necessities, and has guided man to display tenderness and affection unto them, maintaining harmony and tolerance with them, and has strongly admonished man in his cruelty to women. In connection with the partiality and appreciation to the creation of women, we will now mention 40 ahadith of Rasulullah.

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