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This applies to those who fear Allah and are steadfast to Islamic law, not those who do not pray regularly, who do not observe Islamic law, and they give first priority to the culture, customs, and fashions of this world. A women is a trustee of her husband, so she must not mistreat Islamic laws in reference to her husband. Islam sees a woman, whether single or married, as an individual in her own right, with the right to own and dispose of her property and earnings without any guardianship over her (whether that be her father, husband, or anyone else). She has the right to buy and sell, give gifts and charity, and may spend her money as she pleases. A marriage dowry is given by the groom to the bride for her own personal use, and she keeps her own family name rather than taking her husband’s. |
Islam encourages the husband to treat his
wife well, as the Prophet Muhammad 
said: {The best among you are those who are best to their wives.}
Mothers in Islam are highly honored. Islam
recommends treating them in the best way. A man came to the
Prophet Muhammad and
said, “O Messenger of God! Who among the people is the most worthy
of my good companionship?” The Prophet
said: {Your mother.} The man said, “Then who?”
The Prophet said:
{Then
your mother.} The man further asked, “Then who?”
The Prophet said:
{Then
your mother.} The man asked again, “Then who?” The
Prophet said:
{Then your father.}