Domestic Issues and Their Solutions — Page 139
139 (may Allah be his Helper) specifically advised the ladies and said: ‘The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) said that a woman is guardian over her husband’s home where she must ensure that no harm comes to the home, neither mat erial harm nor spiritual harm. She must also be careful with the household expenses and make sure that money is not wasted, because money wastage can cause distress in homes. At times, women’s demands escalate. If the husband is emotionally vulnerable, he may incur loans to fulfil the demands made by his wife, and in certain situations, he falls into a deep abyss of debt which causes distress and anxiety. Even if he is steadfast by nature, he may fall ill to diabetes or blood pressure. In other cases, where a husband does not give into the demands made by his wife, it is the woman who becomes a patient of diabetes or blood pressure. But if you fulfil your responsibilities as guardians of the home in the best manner, then neither you nor your husband will bec ome ill. If a husband is impatient in his ways, then there is a general atmosphere of bickering in the house, which also causes distress. In both situations, a household which should resemble a paradise becomes a hellish household. In addition, children’s minds are affected by all this. Their education and moral training is affected. In this society, truthfulness is instilled in children, and because it is a free society, certain children are quick