Rights and Duties of Husband and Wife by Christine Huda DodgeMarriage is a relationship of comfort, trust, confidence, mercy, loyalty, affection, and love. It can also involve mutual compromise, and at times, frustration. In order to provide structure and balance to the marital relationship, Islam specifies certain rights and obligations for both husband and wife.
The Ideal Relationship
The Qur'an describes the marital relationship as one of warmth and security. “Among His signs is this — that Allah created for you spouses from among yourselves, that you may dwell with them in tranquility, and Allah has put love and mercy between your hearts” (Qur'an 30:21).
Couples are bound to face difficulties and get frustrated with one another from time to time. The Qur'an advises that even in these situations, we should “Live with them on a footing of kindness and equity” and remember that “even if you dislike them, perhaps you dislike something in which Allah has placed much good” (Qur'an 4:19). Couples should always try to see the best in each other.
On many occasions, Muhammad advised his companions to treat their wives with respect, honor, and tenderness. He said, “The most perfect man in his faith is the one whose behavior is most excellent, and the best of you are those who are best to their wives.” In another circumstance, he advised: “Only an honorable man treats his wife honorably, and only a wicked man humiliates his wife
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