A true muslimah is the one who is alert, knowledgeable, true to herself as well as to others. The ideal muslim husband therefore strives to emulate the prophets saws practice by avoiding beating completely and discouraging it from others. I felt that the subject had already been given a lot of attention, so requested permission to present instead a paper onthe ideal muslim husband, who seldom got any attention at all. The prophets respect for a wifes intelligence and understanding was also reflected in his readiness to consult. An ideal husband is supposed to be a brother, a protector, a friend, a lover, a confidant and a soul mate. To get the total picture of their mutual duties the. All the foregoing indicate that the women who is married to an ideal muslim husband is protected but not suppressed, and is therefore likely to be happy and contented. Valuable advice from the ideal muslim husband ibrahim bowers an informative video by sound vision entitled the ideal muslim husband was produced to discuss what islam has to say about the characteristics of the ideal muslim husband and his role, responsibilities, and rights in marriage.
Islam, huda tv, sheikh assim alhakeem, straight path, online classes. The last time i was invited to speak about the ideal muslim wife, i made a promise that my next assignment would be to prepare a lecture on the ideal muslim husband. However, we all know that it takes two to tango and so here is a list aimed at muslim husbands in the hopes that they, too, will. The ideal muslim mother and father free pdf ebook download.
Aug 29, 2007 i am no feminist either, but thanks for shining light on this matter. The ideal muslim husband therefore does not impose restrictions on his wife greater than those imposed by allah, or by the prophet on his own family. Jan 31, 2011 islam, huda tv, sheikh assim alhakeem, straight path, online classes. If you want to be a successful muslim husband, talk with your spouse to share your thoughts and build trust. The ideal muslim husband should be humble, gentle, kind, considerate, caring, loving, open to good advice, willing to cooperate with others in the family rather than dictate rules, helpful in the house, involved in raising the children, and never abusive either physically or mentally. A lifestyle blog for muslim men with content geared towards cultivating holistic muslim men in the mold of the sahabah. In his relation with his rabb lord, himself, family, parents, relatives, friends, and the community at large, he has a most excellent example in the prophet of islam pbuh. I want to reassure women, using quranic references and clear argumentation that islam is the only religion that truly cares about. The paper was subsequently published as a booklet, and has been wellreceived especially by women, many of whom had little idea of the duties of muslim husbands towards their wives or of the numerous verses of the. A lot of muslim men tend to do that, chose what islamic teachings to follow and ignore others.
Though this book outlines the ideal muslimah personality as it should be according to the quran and sunnah husbands, sons and daughters will also draw very much benefit from it. In his relation with his rabb lord, himself, family, parents, relatives, friends, and the community at large, he has a. Characteristics of the righteous wife islam question. An ideal muslim husband is therefore expected to be deeply committed to and involved in the education of all his children the daughters as much as the sons. The ideal muslim bridegroom therefore goes into marriage with the responsible attitude of a person establishing a family on the best possible foundation of love and mutual compassion, and not of.
The muslim woman and her friends and sisters in islam chapter 10. It is to be noted that the prophet the ideal husband never divorced any of his wives. He cannot be other than an ideal husband, so his wife enjoys his gentle company and close companionship, no matter how long they stay together. The true islamic personality of the muslim woman as defined in the qur an and sunnah. The true islamic personality of the muslim woman as defined in the qur an and sunnah muhammad ali hashimi, nasiruddin alkhattab on. The ideal muslimah the true islamic personality of the. If the wife does like the decisions of the husband, she can have a discussion, if he refuse to change his mind, she can be patient or ask for divorce, but, in no case, she has the right to do like she want. Except in the case the husband is telling her to do something haram. She performs her duties knowing that her role is clearly defined and that her rights are still, even today, greater than what any other ideology has provided. The answers were insightful and useful and i thought they were worthy of sharing. The choice of the right partner is very important for both the man and woman. By muhammad ali alhashemi the ideal muslim is now in its second revised edition in english, it has been very well received by our english and arabic readers. The ideal muslimah celebrating muslimah sisterhood. Needless to say, a muslim woman can be married only to a muslim man because of the same faith they both correspond and that a muslim woman can still be faithful to allah while her husband is a muslim.
And i dont mean following some aspects and ignoring others, i mean the whole package. The ideal muslim husband would be one that follows the ideal religion, islam. The author, a wellknown british lady writer tries to make the reader aware of the islamic standard for an ideal husband and to encourage the. He knows how to strike a balance between pleasing his wife and treating his mother with due kindness and respect. Allah subhanahu wa taala will hate the fat man one who revels in a. Shall i tell you the most precious thing a man can have. The ideal muslim family is one bound by a common goal. A successful muslim husband is loving, attentive, and respectful of his spouse. The ideal muslim woman and her own self an excerpt from the book. Marriage in islam is often referred to in a poetic manner describing the love and mutual rights that exist between men and women. Womens rights in islam regarding marriage and divorce.
All the foregoing indicate that the woman who is married to an ideal muslim husband is protected but not suppressed, and is therefore likely to be very happy and contented. He helps her to make up for her failings and weaknesses. Maybe because there has been so much misunderstanding of the role of. The ideal muslim woman and her relationship with her husband. The ideal muslimah is proud of the great position that islam has given her among humanity. Sisters need to understand that us men are simple creatures by design. Concluding, the ideal muslim husband has a strong and likeable personality, a noble attitude, tolerance and forgiveness for minor mistakes, strong adherence to the laws of allah and determination to apply them to his family, generosity without being extravagant, and a clear understanding of an ideal muslim home. This act may be cited as the muslim marriage and divorce act.
To be a muslim fathi yakan all praises to allah, and blessings and peace to his messenger. According to islam, the womans wali guardian should check on the man who proposes marriage to the woman who is under his guardianship. Hisn al muslim min athkar al kitaab wa sunnah compiled by saeed al qahtani download hisnalmuslim fortress of the muslim microsoft word file download hisnalmuslim fortress of the muslim pdf document download audio of all duas in arabic mp3 file please refer to the transliteration table 1st page of the pdf document for the pronounciation alphabetical index ablutions. It is enough that the holy quran contains a full chapter on women. Living for allah is the best and real goal one can live for, else, life will be meaningless. By doing so i hope to place at their disposal, a reference which can be used as a guide to dissipate any confusion, answer their questions and help erase any remaining doubts. The author, a wellknown british lady writer tries to make the reader aware of the islamic standard for an ideal husband and to encourage the husband to reach that standard as much as he wishes his wife to reach it as an ideal muslim wife. The book also discusses the rights of the husband and wife in islam as well as. The true islamic personality of the muslim as defined in the quran and sunnah muhammad ali alhashimi on. Zainab bint younus october 3, 2016 marital advice lists are common to find in muslim literature and lectures, yet the information is almost always targeted towards women. The obligation of an ideal muslim husband does not just stop at providing for the family. This is like this the muslim umma will restore it straight.
At a time when muslim and non muslim women are being harshly attached and attracted by the feminist theories and studies this book is a good approach and a reminder that islam has held women as highly esteemed and respected. Attributes of the ideal muslim husband islam question. The ideal muslim husband therefore does not impose restrictions on his wife greater then those imposed by allah swt, or by the prophet saws on his own family. In the name of allah, the most gracious, the most merciful. The ideal husband should therefore, if need arises, make full use of quranic provisions for reconciliation and arbitration, quran 4. Just be affectionate and attractive, and also show us the love and affection that we want and if the husband is good the wife will get it in return ten fold insha allah.
The true muslim abides by the clear, unambiguous texts of the quraan which command him to treat women fairly and decently. The author, a wellknown british lady writer tries to make reader aware of the islamic standard for an ideal wife and to encourage the wife to reach that standard as much as she wishes her husband to reach it as an ideal muslim husband. Jan 27, 20 a sister was asked about what qualitiescharacteristics she would would be most important for a muslim husband to possess. Even on busy days, try to find time for conversation, and take the time to listen to what they say. Muhammad ali alhashimi 3 chapter 2 the muslim woman and her own self introduction islam encourages the muslims to stand out among people, readily distinguishable by their dress, appearance and. An ideal husband, by oscar wilde project gutenberg. The righteous wife is the one whom you see is serious about caring for and raising your children, teaching them islam, good manners and the quran, and instilling in them love for allah, love for his messenger, and love of good for people. The true sources of islam, the quran and sunnah, explain the ideal behaviour which the muslim. A practicing muslim man loves to have a practicing muslim wife.
The ideal muslim is a man of the highest moral character. Muslim husband i focused on the duties of the husband and in this book i focus on those of the wife. A critical study of christianmuslim relations in the central. In view of the degree of love and respect a wife should give to her husband, it is advisable that she should marry someone who is really worth that love and respect.
Note on transliteration in this work, the transliteration of the arabic words and expressions has been conformed to the royal asiatic society standards as follows. A lifestyle blog for muslim men with content geared towards cultivating holistic muslim men in. The ideal muslim wife askislampedia online islamic. Ideal muslim husband, who seldom got any attention at all.
Dec 08, 2010 10 beautiful aspects of an ideal muslimah. It is not at all becoming for a muslim to be a wifebeater in defiance of the prophets saws explicit dislike of the practice. Marriage is like a plant, when you sow the seed you need to give it attention. In islam, a husband is supposed to protect his wife like his daughter and respect her like his mother. Prophet muhammad said, the best among you is the one who is best to his wives. In other words the key to success in marriage is seen as the moral quality of the partner. He shouldnt let his study, work, hobbies, responsibilities or friends take. Muhammad ali alhashimi 2 translators foreword publishers note preface to third edition preface to first edition chapter 1. The true islamic personality of the muslim as defined in the quran and sunnah. Download islamic books on marriage including fiqh of love marriage in islam, the. Regarding the ideal muslim wife, the prophet saw said.
The y is represented by, a sort of catch in the voice, and by the arab, if applicable, as indicated below. The prophets, may allah exalt their mention, and the virtuous and righteous people were the quickest of all to comply with the call of allah the almighty. The muslim woman and her sons and daughters in law chapter 7. The ideal muslimah the true islamic personality of the muslim. The author has even examined both eastern and western thoughts on certain issues and proved that the islamic ideal is superior in all cases. A sister was asked about what qualitiescharacteristics she would would be most important for a muslim husband to possess. Because jurists are partly the product of their socicties and these societies wcrc and continuc to bc highly patriarchal. Concluding, the ideal muslim husband has a strong and likeable personality, a noble attitude, tolerance and forgiveness for minor mistakes, strong adherence to the laws of allah and determination to apply them to his family, generosity without being extravagant, and a clear understanding of an ideal muslim.
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