THE RIGHTS OF HUSBAND AND WIFE

6. The Rights of Husband and Wife ~ 136 ~ if a woman bears her husband a grudge it will still be unlawful for her to reveal his secrets. Even if she has differences with her husband she is not at liberty to disclose to others matters which he wishes to have kept in strict confidence. A woman is man’s secret-keeper. She is bound to remain so till the end of her days. 116. Qur’an, 4:34. THE MANAGEMENT OF THE HOME Addressing women, the Qur’an says: “Stay in your homes.”117 The commentators of the Qur’an have explained that in this verse a woman’s staying at home means that her sphere of activities should be her home.118 In modern times a woman has become an external showpiece, whereas according to the scheme of Islam a woman should stay at home and look after the internal responsibilities. Housekeeping, family requirements, management of all affairs at home, looking after the children — all are the woman’s responsibility: “staying at home” covers it all.