It was narrated that: Sulaiman bin Amr bin Ahwas said: "My father told me that he was present at the Farewell Pilgrimage with the Messenger of Allah. He praised and glorified Allah, and reminded and exhorted (the people). Then he said: 'I enjoin good treatment of women, for they are prisoners with you, and you have no right to treat them otherwise, unless they commit clear indecency. If they do that, then forsake them in their beds and hit them, but without causing injury or leaving a mark. If they obey you, then do not seek means of annoyance against them. You have rights over your women and your women have rights over you. Your rights over your women are that they are not to allow anyone whom you dislike to tread on your bedding (furniture), nor allow anyone whom you dislike to enter your houses. And their right over you are that you should treat them kindly with regard to their clothing and food'. "
This hadith teaches us about mutual respect between spouses as well as understanding each other’s needs within a marriage relationship. It also highlights how important it is for couples to communicate openly about what each partner expects from one another so there can be harmony within the relationship. Additionally it reminds us of our responsibility towards our spouses; we must treat them kindly even when we disagree or feel frustrated by something they do or say because ultimately we are responsible for maintaining peace within our marriages no matter what happens outside of it.
