Monthly Archives: January 2023

Family Leadersip: Interpretation of Surah an-Nisa Verse 34 Part 3

In the context of leadership in the family, the reasons for both seem quite logical. Isn’t every obligation there is a right? Women are psychologically reluctant to be known to caress their husbands, even their lovers. On the other hand, men are embarrassed when someone finds out that their wives are responsible for their needs. […]

Allah Guidance: Interpretation of Surah an-Nisa Verse 34 Part 2

Arrijaaluu qowwaamuuna ‘alannisaa’i  bimaa fad-dholallaahu ba’dhomum ‘alaa ba’dhin wabimaa anfaquu min amwaalihim. Fashoolihaatu qoonitaatun hafidzhootun lil ghoibi bimaa hafidzhallaahu wallaatii takhoofuuna nusyuuzahunna fa’id-dzhuuhunna wahjuruuhunna fil madhooji’i wadhribuuhunna fain ‘atho’nakum falaa tabghuu ‘alaihinna sabiila innallaaha kaana ‘aliyyan kabiiro.  Allah’s guidance is for women for whom you are worried about their nusyuz, i.e. disobedience to your rights […]

Balanced Privileges: Interpretation of Surah an-Nisa Verse 34 Part 1

Arrijaaluu qowwaamuuna ‘alannisaa’i  bimaa fad-dholallaahu ba’dhomum ‘alaa ba’dhin wabimaa anfaquu min amwaalihim. Fashoolihaatu qoonitaatun hafidzhootun lil ghoibi bimaa hafidzhallaahu wallaatii takhoofuuna nusyuuzahunna fa’id-dzhuuhunna wahjuruuhunna fil madhooji’i wadhribuuhunna fain ‘atho’nakum falaa tabghuu ‘alaihinna sabiila innallaaha kaana ‘aliyyan kabiiro.  Meaning: “Men are leaders for women because Allah has exaggerated some of them (men) over some others (women) […]