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17 At another occasion Huzoor e Anwer (may Allah be his Helper) said: ‘ Marriage is also a contract between a man and a woman. A woman is commanded that in light of thi s pact she has some obligations. F or example, she must look after the needs of her husband, nurture the children, looking after the household etc. Likewise, men have the responsibility of providing for the family and they have the responsibility of the varied needs pertaining to this. Both husband and wife have joint responsibility of the virtuous upbringing of children. The more husband and wife care for the rights of each other while abiding by this pact, the more beautiful society will become. ’ (Friday sermon delivered on 19 December 2003 at Baitul Futuh, London. Published Al Fazl International, 13 February 2004) Huzoor e Anwer (may Allah be his Helper) recit ed verse 2 of Surah Al Nisa in his address to lad ies at Jalsa Salana Germany and gave advice regarding it. Huzoore An wer said: ‘The verse that I have just recited is recited at the time of nikah. In it Allah the Exalted states, O people, men and women! Fear Allah the Exalted and abide by His commandmen ts. Pay the rights of Allah the Exalted an d also pay the rights of people. By paying the rights of Allah the Exalted you will have His fear