{"_id":"67f2abbd9efd850c2654a2e5","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Does a mother need to prioritize her husband over her children?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"I read in a Sahih Hadith that stated something along the lines of \\\"If it were halal for a human to prostrate to another human, it would be a wife to her husband, due to the right he has over her.\\\" Does this mean a wife must pick her husband over her children?\\n\\nFor example, if her husband and her child were in a life-threatening situation, would it be wrong for her to choose her child first? I was asked this and genuinely felt confused. I would naturally go to help my baby first since I am the only one they have and can rely on in this world. I was just wondering about this hadith and what it really meant?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"This hadith is not about absolute prioritization in all aspects of life but rather emphasizes the importance of respect, obedience (within what is reasonable and permissible), and the high status of the husband in the marital relationship. It highlights a wife’s duty in fulfilling her husband’s rights, just as Islam also places great responsibility on the husband to care for and support his wife with kindness and fairness.\\n\\nIn a life-threatening situation where both the husband and child are in danger, a mother’s instinct to save her child first is natural and completely understandable. Islam does not require a mother to prioritize her husband over her child in such situations.\\n\\nThis hadith is not meant to dictate life-or-death decisions but rather speaks about the general respect and rights within a marriage. A mother’s responsibility towards her child—especially when the child is helpless and entirely dependent on her—is a great trust from Allah.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"67f2abbd9efd850c2654a2e3","tag":"Hadeeth","count":2}],"createdOn":"2025-04-06T16:28:45.703Z"}