Role as a Wife
The Qur'an clearly indicates that marriage is sharing between the two halves of the society, and that its objectives, beside perpetuating human life, are emotional well-being and spiritual harmony.
Its basis is love and mercy.
Among the most impressive verses of the Qur'an about marriage is the following:
"And among His Signs is this: That He created mates for you from among yourselves, that you may find rest, peace of mind in them, and he ordained between you love and mercy. Verily in that are signs for those who reflect."(Qur'an, Ar-Rum 30:21)
According to Islamic Law, women cannot be forced to marry anyone without their consent. As, the women's right to decide about her marriage is recognised, so also her right to seek an end for an unsuccessful marriage is recognised.
To provide for the stability of the family, however, and in order to protect it from hasty decisions under temporary emotional stress, certain steps and waiting periods should be observed by men and women seeking divorce.
Besides all other provisions for her protection at the time of marriage, it was specifically decreed that woman has the full right to her Mahr (dowry), which is presented to her by her husband and is included in the marriage contract, and that such ownership does not transfer to her father or husband. The concept of Mahr in Islam is neither an actual or symbolic price for the woman, as was the case in certain cultures, but rather it is a gift symbolising love and affection.
The Qur'an states:
"They are garments for you, while you are garments for them."(Qur'an, Al-Baqarah 2:187)
Prophet Muhammad said:
"The best of you, is the best to his family and I am the best among you to my family."
"The most perfect believers are the best in conduct and best of you are those who are best to their wives." (Ibn Hanbal no 7396)
Man in Islam is fully responsible for the maintenance of his wife, his children and some cases of his needy relatives especially females. This responsibility is neither waved or reduced because of his wife's wealth, or because of her access to any personal income gained from work, rent, profit or any legal means.
Woman, on the other hand, is far more secure financially and far less burdened with any claims on her possessions. Her possessions before marriage do not transfer to her husband and she even keeps her maiden name. She has no obligation to spend on her family out of her wealth.
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