Islamic Teachings on Ideal Family Life — Page 31
~ 31 ~ Playing the role of perfect garment covering the weaknesses or faults of the other, none of the two should disclose or advertise the shortcomings of the other. Each partner should compensate for the weaknesses for the other and fill the voids of the other to make a beautiful whole. To take care of the simile of garment’s role in safeguarding one from the effects of bad weather, both should help each other in sailing through occasions of grief, pain and loss to either or both parties, and in consoling and supporting each other during physical and emotional adversities. There are always problems in married life when there is criticism, and lack of trust and confidence in each other. Supplications to God for a Happy Life The Holy Qur’ ā n teaches us to make every effort in creating a happy environment at home and offer prayers to All ā h to achieve this goal, because nothing good can be attained without the grace and help of God. Almighty All ā h has mentioned such fortunate people in the following verse of the Holy Qur’ ā n. “And those who say, ‘Our Lord, grant us of our wives and children the delight of our eyes and make us a model for the righteous. ” (The Holy Qur’ ā n, 25: 75) Those who are sincere in their prayers, and support their prayers with exemplary Isl ā mic behavior and attitude, and struggle hard in this cause, Almighty All ā h answers the prayers of the supplicants and grants them happiness and