How can one reconcile the responsibilities of Da'wah and family, given a wife's complaint about dissatisfaction with the time allocated to her and the children?
Muslims are a moderate nation, and they must be moderate in all aspects of their lives, including balancing the rights of the family with the rights of da‘wah (calling to Allah). Every shepherd is responsible for his flock.
The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, commanded moderation in worship so that the rights of others would not be neglected, as happened with Abu ad-Darda’ and Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-‘As. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, emphasized that the soul, body, family, and guest all have rights, and everyone must be given their due right.
To solve the problem of a husband being preoccupied with da‘wah to the exclusion of his family, it is advisable to involve the wife in matters of da‘wah so that she feels she is a part of it, and understands that her patience and her providing a suitable environment for her husband in his da‘wah and knowledge will bring her a great reward, just as the female Companions used to do, such as Asma’ bint Abi Bakr as-Siddiq, may Allah be pleased with them both.
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