Islamic Teachings on Ideal Family Life

by Mukhtar Ahmad Cheema

Page 33 of 64

Islamic Teachings on Ideal Family Life — Page 33

~ 33 ~ Men, being guardian over the women, must try their best to treat them nicely, and fulfill their need in the light of the Holy Qur’ ā n and practice of the Holy Prophet Mu ḥ ammad (peace and blessings of All ā h be upon him). The Holy Prophet Mu ḥ ammad (peace and blessings of All ā h be on him) says, It is narrated by Ab ū Hurairah (may All ā h be pleased with him) that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of All ā h be upon him) said, “Among the believers, most perfect in faith are those who have the best disposition, and the best among you are those who are kindest to their wives. ” (Tirmidh ī , Kit ā bun-Nik āḥ ) The Holy Prophet Mu ḥ ammad (peace and blessings of All ā h be upon him) always took great care of his wives. He always advised his followers to take great care of their wives. He was an exemplary person in this respect. An incident is narrated in Ḥ ad ī th which throws a flood of light on this aspect of the life of the Holy Prophet Mu ḥ ammad (peace and blessings of All ā h be upon him).