💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 Affirmations to myself and wives who can relate,
To each loyal wife who loves her spouse for Allah's sake,
And whose husband financially struggles on some days,
When he oft explains, "my wages they had to delay,",
"That's all I can give for now," and "they reduced my pay.":
~•~
Remember, you remain married because you love him,
You love him for Allah, and want to see him thriving
In both worlds, as a patient and hardworking Muslim.
You didn't marry his money, job, and possessions.
His soul, so you both reach Jannah, is more important.
~•~
Understand that his career won't be easy always.
Don't be surprised when he comes home from work, tired and states,
"There were no customers/patients for several days,"
"Please accept what I can provide, while I try to save,"
And "It's not much, but at least halal income I make."
~•~
In tough times when you and your spouse receive small earnings,
Turn this trial into a blessing, practice patience,
Take such moments as chances to have your love proven,
Still loyal to your spouse despite financial problems,
And recall that Jannah is our real destination.
~•~
If you love your man, then you should be able to wait,
To await better days, while hands in Du'as are raised,
Patiently waiting for Allah to grant ease someday.
Your man's decreased or delayed salary doesn't change
The fact you love your soulmate truly for Allah's sake.
~•~
📖 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-Tirmidhi 1159
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to At-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-Mafātih 5/2125
📖 Thawban RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The best wealth is a tongue that remembers Allah, a grateful heart, and a believing wife to help one in his faith."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3094
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
📖 Abu Dharr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "O Abu Dharr, do you say an abundance of possessions is wealth?" I said 'yes.' The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Do you say a lack of possessions is poverty?" I said 'yes.' The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam repeated this three times, then he said, "Wealth is in the heart and poverty is in the heart. Whoever is wealthy in his heart will not be harmed no matter what happens in the world. Whoever is impoverished in his heart will not be satisfied no matter how much he has in the world. Verily, he will only be harmed by the greed of his own soul."
Source: Al-Mu’jam Al-Kabīr 1618
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
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