Poem: Tips On How To Respect Your Husband

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 So I was asked to give some tips on how to respect
Your spouse and soulmate whom Allah wisely selected.
Loving him for Allah's sake, try to have his needs met.
If some can't be fulfilled, explain, so he's not upset.
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Greet him with salaams and diversify your greetings -
A hug or warm embrace that sings "I missed you, darling.",
A kiss on his forehead, soft pat or brief massaging,
A bashful smile or grin that paints how much you've missed him.
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Don't disturb him if sleeping unless it's prayer time.
Remind him nicely when he doesn't do some things right.
Pay attention when he's talking. Look into his eyes.
Don't ruin his good mood by letting him see you cry.
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So long as they're halal, if he has hobbies, give space.
Let him chill with his friends. Your turn's on another date.
When he returns tired, don't stress him nor investigate.
Allah has seen all and knows how to deal with His slaves.
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What your husband wants, strive to give him. What he hates leave.
If he asks you to do chores, don't demand "First, say 'please'."
Serving him for Allah's sake proves you're a tough wifey,
Wise to fulfill your role and responsibilities.
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Befriend his loved ones, specially those who brought him up.
Again when he speaks to you, don't try to interrupt.
The only time you can scold him is when he's corrupt.
Advise and correct him, while not giving up your love.
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Don't be too demanding, yet encourage him always
To enhance his faith so he does well on Judgment Day.
Forgive his flaws and delays. Be strong enough to wait.
Respecting one's spouse in Islam has a lofty place.
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📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "If I were to order anyone to prostrate to another, I would have ordered a wife to prostrate before her husband."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhī 1159
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Tirmidhi
Ali Al-Qari said, "That she prostrates to her husband is due to the number of his rights over her and her difficulty in maintaining gratitude for them. This rhetorical point conveys the obligation of the wife to obey her husband in his rights. Indeed, prostration is not lawful to anyone other than Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala."
Source: Mirqāt Al-Mafātīḥ 5/2125