The Rights and Responsibilities of Spouses in Islam

Islam establishes a framework of mutual rights and responsibilities between spouses to create a harmonious and loving household.

Rights of the Wife

• Financial support (nafaqah)
• Kind and respectful treatment
• Mahr (dowry)
• Right to her own property and earnings

Rights of the Husband

• Respect and cooperation
• Management of the household
• Loyalty and faithfulness

Mutual Rights

Both spouses have the right to intimacy, good companionship, trust, and consultation in family matters.