Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 669
Muhammad sa The Perfect Man 669 Chapter 27 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 's Excellent Example of Marital life The debate about men and women's rights is very old. The founder of Islam Hadrat Muhammad Mu st af a sa not only gave a just and balanced teachings in this matter, he showed us the best example of it in his practical life. He said, "The best amongst you is the one who treats his wife kindly and I am the one who treats my wives in the best way". 1 In the pure Islamic teachings the women's rights as well as their responsibilities have been determined. God says, "And they (women) have rights similar to those (of men) over them in equity; but men have (to stabilise administration of the household) a rank above them. And All a h is Mighty, Wise". (2:229) It is a fact that men and women differ physically. The women's body and capabilities are mainly for bearing of children, their upbringing and their training. Compared to this man has been given robust physique and his responsibilities are the matters outside the home. His faculties enable him to earn the living and protect the family. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa has said, "Each one of you has been appointed guardian in your own sphere of activity and would be asked about the discharge of his duty towards his subjects. A