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123 terminate it if the a ffluence is not demonstrated by paying the dues. He has the power to change your affluence into scarcity if you do not pay your dues and are not kind. Therefore, if you wish to partake of the blessings of Allah the Exalted, be kind to the wife and demonstrate it with your wealth because Allah the Exalted does not burden any soul beyond its capacity. This is why it is stated that if someone is not able to give much he should pay whatever is within his means. Allah th e Exalted states that if you are pious and abide by righteousness then it is obligatory on you to act with such kindness. The emphasis the Holy Prophet (peace and b lessings of Allah be on him) laid on this matter is clear from the Hadith which relates th at once an Ansari got married but divorced his wife before the marriage was consummated and her حق مہر haq mehr had not been fixed. When the matter was brought to the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) he asked the man if he has given the woman anything by way of favour. The Companion replied, O Prophet of God! I do not have anythi ng to give her. The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him ) said, if you do not have anything, give her the cap that you wear on your head. (Ruhul Ma’ani, Volume 1, Page 745 - 746, Commentary on Suratul Baqarah – verse 237) This illustrates how much stress the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) laid upon fulfilling the r ights of women and looked after them. I mentioned earlier regarding an instance where حق