Rights of The Spouses

Allah says: "And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquility in them; and He placed between you affection and mercy." (30:21) The Islamic marriage is a relationship defined by rights, obligations, and the expectation of mercy — and those rights belong to both parties, not just one.

Rights of the Spouses presents the Islamic rulings on what husbands and wives owe each other — drawn from the Qur'an and the authenticated Sunnah — in a clear, accessible format that every married Muslim should know.

What This Book Covers

The Rights of the Wife Over Her Husband

Financial maintenance (nafaqah), fair treatment, physical intimacy on appropriate terms, protection of her honor, and the emotional respect that Islam requires of a husband toward his wife — all established from the Qur'an and hadith, with the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) own example as the primary model.

The Rights of the Husband Over His Wife

The wife's obedience to her husband in what is permissible, her guarding of his household and honor in his absence, her cooperation in building a home of peace and taqwa — established from the primary sources and explained with the wisdom behind each obligation.

Mutual Rights and Obligations

Some rights belong to both parties equally — mutual respect, honesty, and the maintenance of the marriage bond through effort and sincerity. The book addresses these shared obligations alongside the specific rights of each spouse.

About the Author

Published by Authentic Statements Publications, grounded in Qur'an and authenticated Sunnah.

Who This Book Is For

Every married Muslim who wants to know what Islam actually requires of them and what they are entitled to — not from cultural assumption but from the primary sources. Also excellent for those preparing for marriage who want to enter it with the correct Islamic understanding of its rights and obligations.