THE RIGHTS OF HUSBAND AND WIFE

6. The Rights of Husband and Wife ~ 145 ~ acknowledge natural realities. Both should keep their eyes on their responsibilities rather than on their rights. Both should attach real importance to the common goal (the proper maintenance of the family system) rather than on their own selves, and should be ever willing to make any personal sacrifice aimed at this goal. A good home is made by people of a good temperament. A good family can be brought into being by those men and women who have succeeded in cultivating an awareness within themselves. The secret of success in married life depends more on an awareness of ‘life’s realities’ than on any list of “do’s and don’ts.” Those who are aware of life’s realities will never be a failure, while those who do not know life’s realities will never meet with success in this world. 126. Qur’an, 4:34. 127. lbn Kathir, Tafsir, 1/491. 128. Ibn Majah, Sunan, Kitab an-Nikah, 1/636.