Woman Between Islam and Western Society
6. The Rights of Husband and Wife
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living. The points or the lists mentioned here are
not exhaustive. They are only pointers to what
makes for a good life at home. In such matters one
cannot make a complete list of “do’s and don’ts.”
Islam wants both the man and the woman to
acknowledge natural realities. Both should keep
their eyes on their responsibilities rather than on
their rights. Both should attach real importance to
the common goal (the proper maintenance of the
family system) rather than on their own selves, and
should be ever willing to make any personal
sacrifice aimed at this goal.
A good home is made by people of a good
temperament. A good family can be brought into
being by those men and women who have
succeeded in cultivating an awareness within
themselves. The secret of success in married life
depends more on an awareness of ‘life’s realities’
than on any list of “do’s and don’ts.” Those who
are aware of life’s realities will never be a
failure, while those who do not know life’s
realities will never meet with success in this
world.
