TOWARDS MARITAL BLISS
Spirit of Islam, Jan-Feb 2024, p. 24
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan is named as the default author of the periodical; a piece that carries another writer’s byline is credited to that writer.
just vocational education. Vocational education ensures one a job, while a broader education transports one to the world of knowledge and wisdom. The acquisition of knowledge and wisdom takes the educated person to the highest pedestal of humanity. To know the natural traits of men and women When a man and woman tie the knot in marriage, it is a coming together of two opposite personalities. A woman tends to be emotional while a man tends to be egoistic. These traits are a part of their nature. These traits have positive as well as negative aspects. If they are put to positive use, it will prove to be a boon to humanity. But if they are put to negative use, it will prove to be a bane for humanity. The positive aspect of egoism in man is that it is one of the driving forces in working steadfastly for a cause. The negative aspect is that it will make him arrogant. The positive aspect of emotionalism is sensitiveness and compassion, but the negative aspect is that it can make a woman stubborn. Therefore, both men and women should know that they should exercise self-control. Understanding about the differences and de-conditioning Man and women are two different personalities. They are both conditioned to their different ways of upbringing and lifestyle. They are a product of their environment. As a result, they start regarding their way of thinking as right. When one starts to think in this manner, it is the result of conditioning. This will be a problem. The only solution to this problem is to decondition one another. This is possible only through intellectual discussion with each other. However, the prerequisite for this is the willingness to admit one’s mistakes and be ready to change. Mutual Trust When any task is assigned to two people, mutual trust between the two is required for the successful completion of the task. Mutual trust between husband and wife is essential to successfully build a home. No good home is ever built without the existence of mutual trust between husband and wife. The above-listed guiding points are the foundation of a successful married life. o

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