Islam on Marital Rights — Page 24
24. ISLAM ON MARITAL RIGHTS a curtain which hung over a niche in the wall. A gust of wind removed the curtain from over the niche and exposed her dolls placed inside. The Holy Prophet (s. a. w. ) said, "Whose are these dolls?" She replied that they were hers. Among them was a twowinged horse about which he said, “Do horses ever have wings?". And she replied, "Well! I thought you knew Solomon's horses were winged ones. " At this the Holy Prophet (s. a. w. ) burst into a hearty laugh. He laughed so much that his inner teeth could be seen. (Abu Da'ood). . It was the Holy Prophet's (s. a. w. ) habit that he talked and joked and laughed with his wives within the bounds of decency and made them laugh as well. . Thus we see that it is not desirable for a Muslim to be disposed haughtily towards his wife and behave in the house like a tyrant. He should, on the contrary, create an atmosphere of amity, cheerfulness and understanding in the family. A Muslim couple must not stand upon ceremony with each other. . LUSTROUS SWEAT. Hazrat Ayesha says, “Once while I was plying the spinning wheel and the Holy Prophet (s. a. w. ) was sitting near me mending his shoes. I noticed that his forehead was covered with drops of sweat which appeared emitting a light whose luster increased as. I watched them. I was greatly amazed and the Holy Prophet (s. a. w. ) looked up. He looked at me and enquired. “Oh Ayesha!. What has amazed you?" and I replied, "O Prophet of Allah! In the drops of perspiration on your forehead I am noticing a lovely and sparkling light. By Allah! If Abu Kabeer Hazli had seen you, his verses would fit you admirably. " The Holy Prophet (s. a. w. ) said, "Do you remember the verses?" I said, "Yes", and recited the following couplet: "He is untainted with the defilement of childbirth and suckling; and if you look at his resplendent face you will witness a radiant, luminous flash of lightning playing thereon. " "Hearing this the Holy Prophet (s. a. w. ) dropped what he was holding in his hand, stepped forward and kissed her forehead and