Explain the Muslim attitudes to marriage and family life, outlining the roles of both husband and wife in the marriage.

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Explain the Muslim attitudes to marriage and family life, outlining the roles of both husband and wife in the marriage

In Islam, marriage is a partnership. Muslim women accept only Allah as their master, and do not therefore consider themselves to be secondary to a husband. It is basic in muslim society that the man is responsible for the family’s welfare and business outside the home, but the women has nearly absolute rights within it so long as her behaviour does not shame her provider.

   No marriage works well without a clear leader, and therefore there should be one in every family. Most Muslim women are quite happy for this leader to be the man they love. If the man is not worth respecting, divorce is a straightforward matter, which will mean that the women may look for a better man.

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   Sometimes the woman in a household is more intelligent or organised or practical than the man, so he will quite sensibly leave most matters to her but in Islam he is still responsible for her.

A Muslim mother is expected to take responsibilities for:

  • Food for the hungry
  • Refuge for the weary
  • Hospitality for the guests
  • Comfort for the distressed
  • Peace for the troubled
  • Hope for the insecure
  • Encouragement for the weak

The Muslim father is expected to provide the mains whereby all this can actually be achieved to protect the home and the make ...

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