Domestic Issues and Their Solutions — Page 88
88 In fact men all over the world are listen ing to this regarding the safeguard ing of your rights). 2 A companion of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) spoke harshly to his wife. This caused Allah the Exalted to send a revelation to the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) commanding courteous t reatment of wives: The revelation states: ‘This is not a good way. Abdul Karim, the leader of the Muslims, should be told not to pursue it. ’ (Arba’in, no. 3, Ruhani Khaza’in, Vol. 17, p. 428) The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) said: ‘This revelation c ontains guidance for the whole Jama'at, that they should treat their wives with kindness and courtesy. Your wives are not your slaves. In point of fact, marriage is a covenant between man and woman. Therefore, strive not to be unfaithful in your covenant. Allah the Exalted states in the Holy Qur’an: ۚ ِ و َ عَاشِرُوۡہُن بِالۡمَعۡرُوۡف that is, lead a life of kindness and equity with your wives. And it is mentioned in Hadith: ِٖ ل ر ًلَِہ ر ُّکُّم َۡیر خ ر کُّم ُّ َۡیر خ ‘The best among you is he who is best towards his wife. ’ Therefore, be good to your wives bot h spiritually and physically. Keep praying for them and 2 This Jalsa Salana UK 2004 address was televised Live on MTA via satellite all over the world, hence the reference to men all over the world listening to the discourse.