{"_id":"668da02a0b76658b4c232fe0","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"What are the roles and responsibilities of the spouses in marriage?\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"What is the role of Muslim women in marriage in the majority schools of thought, to what extent is this role mandatory and where is this evidence coming from? For example - men being in the role of a provider seems clear, but what does women “maintaining a household” mean, and does that mean with zero support from husband? Is it both parents' job to raise children and maintain a home?\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Firstly, it is established that the husband holds the responsibility of providing for his family. This obligation remains intact even if the wife possesses wealth. The husband is accountable for covering all expenses and financially supporting his wife and children. In the event that the husband becomes incapable of fulfilling this duty and the wife is affluent, it becomes her responsibility to financially support the children, not the husband. Any support she provides to the husband would be considered a charitable act rather than an obligatory one.\\n\\nSecondly, the upbringing of children is a shared responsibility between both parents. Both parents bear the responsibility of raising righteous Muslim children by instilling Islamic values and ensuring that they receive a basic Islamic education. The father carries an equal weight of responsibility in this matter, alongside the mother.\\n\\nFinally, in regard to household chores such as cleaning and cooking, there is a consensus that if a woman comes from a socio-economic background where household tasks are traditionally performed by servants, or if she is physically incapable of performing these chores due to illness, for instance, the husband is responsible for providing her with a servant or fulfilling the chores himself. However, if the aforementioned conditions do not apply, there exists a disagreement among scholars. The Shafis, Hanbalis, and some Malikis state that engaging in house chores is not a religious obligation, while the Hanafis argue that it is a religious obligation.\\n\\nTherefore, it is crucial to have a transparent discussion regarding roles and responsibilities prior to marriage, ensuring that expectations are clearly defined and potential conflicts are avoided. It is important to recognize that the role of both the husband and the wife is to assist one another in fulfilling their obligations towards Allah, each other, and the family. Their focus should not be on competing for wealth and power but on fostering mutual love, understanding, and support. Regardless of the scholarly opinion one may adhere to, it should be understood that a successful marriage is built upon these foundations rather than solely relying on legal rulings. Each spouse should think about what they can contribute to the family rather than focusing on entitlements.\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9ffb0b76658b4c232ade","tag":"Marriage: Roles and Responsibilities","count":56},{"_id":"668d9fdd0b76658b4c232765","tag":"Women: Children and Childbirth","count":50},{"_id":"668da0150b76658b4c232daf","tag":"Relationships: Spouse","count":42},{"_id":"668da0230b76658b4c232f2c","tag":"Men: Other","count":23}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:40:10.432Z"}