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183 over you, your eyes have a right over you, your wife has a right over you and those who come to visit you have a right over you. ’ (Bukhari Kitabu Sawm, Babu Haqil Jisme fi - sawm) Regarding how the Holy Prophet (p eace and blessings of Allah be on him) used to fulfil the rights of the family as head of the household, Hazrat Aswad (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that he asked Hazrat ‘Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her), ‘what did the Holy Prophet (peace a nd blessings of Allah be on him) do at home?’ She replied: ‘He would keep himself busy serving his family and when it was time for Salat, he would go to the mosque. ’ (Sahih Bukhari, Kitabal Aathan) Who could be busier and more engaged in worship than the H oly Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him)? Yet, observe his blessed model, he took such interest in domestic matters that he did the housework as well a nd was involved in other activities. He used to say: ‘The best among you are those who are be st to their families and I am the best among you to my family. ’ ( Tirmizi Kitabul Manaqib). We should self - reflect to see if we put this beautiful and blessed model in practice?’ (Friday sermon delivered on 2 July 2004 at International Centre, Mississauga, Canada. Published in Al Fazl International 16 July 2004)