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105 the deeds of a house bought with her money and constantly threaten her. It is astonishing when at times young men from good, decent families do this. These people should fear God and reform themselves. Or else, let it be clear that if the matters come before the Nizam e Jama’at, it neither supports such vulgar people, nor wi ll it [in the future]!’ Huzoore Anwer added: ‘Men who eye their wives’ property should take heed from this that it is their responsibility to provide and they have no right over the property of their wives. They are indeed responsible to meet the full expe nses of wives and children. No matter what the situation is, even if they have to take on manual work, it is their obligation to meet the expenses of the household. If prayer is made along with hard work, Allah the Exalted blesses and grants increase [in i ncome]. ’ (Friday sermon delivered on 2 July 2004 at International Centre, Mississauga, Canada. Published in Al Fazl International 16 July 2004) ‘Now I will mention some general matters. When separation takes place some people use the law of the land and ha ve half of the property/house purchased with the wife’s money registered in their name. May be they become rightful owners in the eyes of the law but in the sight of Allah the Exalted they are perpetrating a manifest sin. Allah the Exalted says