How can a recently converted Muslim woman, raised to be independent, adapt to the Islamically required role of "wife," especially when there are cultural and linguistic differences with the husband, leading to frequent clashes?
The answer to the question advised the wife to be rational and wise in her dealings with her husband, to avoid anything that displeases or bothers him, and not to try to impose her personality on him. It affirmed that a wife speaking about her husband to others is permissible in Islamic law, but with wisdom, making him feel his worth and value. It also pointed out the importance of striving against one's self (jihad al-nafs) to acquire good qualities, citing the advice of a mother to her daughter before marriage, which focused on contentment, listening and obeying well, taking care of his appearance and scent, observing his sleep and meal times, safeguarding his money and children, and managing money and children well. It further advised the husband to fear God, fulfill his wife's rights, and exercise self-control when angry.
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