Islamic Teachings on Ideal Family Life — Page 32
~ 32 ~ delight from their spouses and children. The key to success is to pray to God and seek His help to have a happy atmosphere at home. Men as Guardians of Women According to the Isl ā mic law, husband has the responsibility to provide every necessity of life for the wife and children adequately according to his means. It is upon man to undertake and do whatever is in his reach to manage the affairs of the whole family and give every possible protection to the family members. Because man sets the things right, or makes things straight and manages the affairs well, this is why man is called in the Holy Qur’ ā n as “Qaww ā m,” the guardian. This is what the Holy Qur’ ā n teaches, “Men are guardians over women because All ā h has made some of them excel others, and because they (men) spend on them of their wealth. So virtuous women are those who are obedient, and guard the secrets of their husbands with All ā h’s protection. And as for those, on whose part you fear disobedience, admonish them and leave them alone in their beds and chastise them. Then if they obey you, seek not a way against them. Surely, All ā h is High, Great. ” (The Holy Qur’ ā n, 4: 35)