A Husband's Obligations towards his Wife
واجبات الزوج إتجاه زوجته
1) The Dower (or Mahr) : A woman has a right to a dower which should be stated when concluding the marriage contract. It is an essential part of the marriage contract and cannot be conceded or given away by the wife until the contract has been concluded. The Qur'an states, which meaning of is translated as : “And give unto the woman (whom you marry) free gift of their marriage portions; but if they of their own accord remit unto you a part thereof, then you are welcome to abort it (in your wealth).” (The Qur'an, An-Nisaa, 4:4).
2) Justice and Equality : If a man has more than one wife, he is required to be fair in their treatment, including food, drink, dress, residence and stay, in the light of the Holy Prophet's peace and pleassings of allah be upon him, tradition which meaning of is translated as : “If a man has two wives yet does not treat them equally, he will come on the day of Judgment with one side tilted.” (Tirmidhi).
3) Spending on his Wife and Children : A husband is required to provide an appropriate residence, living requirements (Including food, drink and dress), as well as money within his means. The Qur'an says, which meaning of is translated a s : “Let the rich man spend according to his means; and the man whose resources are restricted, let him spend according to what Allah has given him. Allah puts no burden on any person beyond what He has given him.” (The Qur'an, At-Talaq, 65:7).
4) Overnight Stay and Sexual Intercourse : It is one of the husbands' important obligations. As a wife, she is in need of a loving heart and a husband who sports with her, caresses her and satisfies her desire to protect her from undesired consequences.
5) Keeping her Secrets : He should keep private (intimate) relationship secrets, and refrain from exposing her secrets, shortcomings and other things he notices or hears from her. According to the Gracious Prophet peace and pleassings of allah be upon him, said which meaning of is translated as : “The worst of people in the sight of Allah, on the Day of Judgment, is the man or woman who goes with his/her spouse, then divulges her/his secret.” (Muslim).
6) Good Treatment : A husband should treat his wife with kindness. He should be patient with her and tolerate her slips and nuisance. Besides, he should consult her about mutual everyday matters, provide her with the means of happiness and comfort by joking and playing with her.
7) Protecting her Jealousy : He protects her from places of evil and corruption. In this regard, Allah, glory to Him, orders us by saying which meaning of is translated as : “O you who believe! Ward off yourselves and your families against a Fire (Hell) whose fuel is men and stones.” (The Qur'an, At-Tahrim, 66:6).
8) Preserving her own Money or Property : He should not take anything that belongs to her unless she gives him permission, nor should be disposes without her approval.
