An Example of Noble Character

DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES According to a narration in Ibn Majah, the Prophet of Islam said: “Among the things of the world, there is nothing better than a righteous wife.” (Sunan Ibn Majah, Hadith No. 1855) A righteous woman has many qualities. One such quality is that, by virtue of her unique role, she becomes the best companion and most reliable advisor to her husband. To understand this aspect better, two examples are presented below: 1. The first revelation was sent to the Prophet of Islam while he was in the Cave of Hira near Makkah. This was a completely unexpected experience for him. When he emerged from the cave and returned home, he was trembling, as reported in the narrations. He said, “Cover me with a blanket.” Khadijah covered him. After some time, when his fear subsided, he described the entire incident to her that had taken place in the solitude of the cave. He said the experience was so intense that he feared for his life. To comfort him, Khadijah said: “Never! By God, God will never disgrace you. You maintain ties of kinship, you bear the burden of others, you support the poor, you are hospitable to guests, and you help those afflicted by calamities.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 3) The words spoken by Khadijah were, without a doubt, the most fitting and reassuring words for that moment. But