Islamic Teachings on Ideal Family Life — Page 35
~ 35 ~ It is narrated by Ab ū Hurairah (may All ā h be pleased with him) that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of All ā h be upon him) said, “If I were to order someone to prostrate before any other human being, I would have ordered women to prostrate before their husbands. ” (Tirmidh ī , Kit ā bun-Nik āḥ ) Again, in another Ḥ ad ī th, it is mentioned by the Holy Prophet Mu ḥ ammad (peace and blessings of All ā h be upon him), It is narrated by Ummi Salamah (May All ā h be please with her) that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of All ā h be upon him) said, “Any woman who dies while her husband is pleased with her, will enter Paradise. ” (Ibn M ā jah, Kit ā bun-Nik āḥ ) Men are overall guardians of the family affairs, and women are guardians of the house management and training of the children. The wives are supposed to give every possible protection and support to the men. In this regard, women should follow the practice of the wives of the Holy Prophet