Allaah Ta'ala says, “For them (women) are rights similar to those
on them according to the beautiful standard.” Man is informed
that as there are rights due to him, his wife also has rights due
unto her.
Rasulullaah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said, “The best among you are those who
are best towards their wives.” (Tirmidhi).
1.) When entering the home, always make salaam cheerfully, no
matter how difficult your day may have been.
2.) Similarly, when leaving home in the morning, make a point of
kissing your wife and don’t leave without salaam. Salaam is a
means of engendering great love and happiness in the home.
3.) Implement the beautiful Sunnah of smiling. Smile more and
don’t frown. Express this virtuous act of smiling to your wife
often, and not only outside to strangers. Smiling is an act of
charity. Try and create such a loving presence at home that your
family members look forward to seeing you, rather than dreading
your coming home.
4.) Support and spend generously on your family, according to
your means. Regard this as an Islamic responsibility, not as a
favour upon them, nor as...