The Fragile Vessels | Islamic Guide to Rights & Obligations Between Husband and Wife

The Fragile Vessels | Islamic Guide to Rights & Obligations Between Husband and Wife

The Fragile Vessels by Muhammad al-Jibaly is the third book in The Muslim Family / Marriage Series, focusing on the rights and obligations of husbands and wives in Islam. The book presents authentic Islamic guidance on marital responsibilities while addressing common misconceptions influenced by cultural and modern practices. It discusses the rights of the wife, the rights of the husband, mutual responsibilities, and the principles that help build a healthy and harmonious Muslim marriage. The author also includes examples from the life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his wives, biographies of the Mothers of the Believers, and a detailed discussion of the hadith of Umm Zar'. Drawing upon the Qur'an and authentic Sunnah, this book is a beneficial resource for married couples, those preparing for marriage, and readers seeking a better understanding of Islamic family life.

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Marital Intimacy According to the Pure Sunnah - Marriage Series (Part-2) The Muslim Family by Muhammad al-Jibaly Publisher: Al-Kitaab & as-Sunnah Publishing

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الأسرة المسلمة
The Muslim Family -3
رفقاً بالقوارير The
Fragile Vessels
Rights and Obligations Between the Spouses in Islam
Revised Edition
محمد بن مصطفى الجبالي
Muhammad Mustafa al-Jibaly
منشورات الكتاب والسنة
Al-Kitaab & as-Sunnah Publishing
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Marriage holds a position of perpetual significance because of the central role it plays in human life. It is not surprising, therefore, that the scholars of Islam have discussed it extensively through the ages. Under the contemporary
influence of non-Islamic cultures, however, misconceptions have crept into various areas of Islam - spilling into marriage, divorce, and other family-related matters.
Viewing the needs of the Muslims who live in non-Islamic environments, and realizing that most Islamic writings on marriage are restricted in scope, we find quite a large gap that needs to be filled for the benefit of the English-speaking Muslims - which is what we attempt to accomplish over the span of this 3-book set that covers various aspects of marriage according to the authentic Sunnah:
وَجَعَلَ بَيْنَكُ مودة ورحمة
The Quest for Love & Mercy Regulations for Marriage & Wedding in Islām
Discusses the importance and advantages of marriage, selecting a spouse, the courting process, the marriage contract, celebrating the wedding, the walimah, and forbidden marriages. It provides a practical procedure for performing the marriage contract, and includes a sample marriage certificate.
هُنَّ لِبَاسٌ لَّكُمْ وَأَنتُمْ لِبَاسٌ لَّن
Closer than a Garment
Marital Intimacy According to the Pure Sunnah
Discusses the proper etiquettes of marital intimacy, forbidden acts of intimacy, zinā, and birth control. It answers many frequently-asked questions about various acts of intimacy.
رفقاً بالقوارير
The Fragile Vessels
Rights and Obligations between the Spouses in Islām
Discusses the rights and obligations of the two spouses. It includes brief biographies of the Mothers of the Believers, realistic pictures from the life of the Prophet () with his wives, and a complete discussion of the hadith of Umm Zar'.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS v
PRELUDE xiii
Opening Sermon
Our Mission: Purification and Cultivation
1. Purification
a) Purifying Our Sources of Knowledge (xiv)
b) Purifying Our Beliefs (xv)
c) Purifying Our Actions (xv)
2. Cultivation
a) Becoming True Followers of the Salaf (xvi)
b) Inviting to the Pure Religion (xvi)
c) Presenting the Islamic Solution (xviii)
Technicalities
Transliteration (xviii)
Translating and Referencing Qur'an and Hadith (xx) Notable Utterances (xx)
PREFACE XXV
The Muslim Family This Book
Acknowledgement
CHAPTER 1
A FAIR PARTNERSHIP xxix
Introduction
An Essential Bond (1)
Shared Obligations and Shared Rewards (1) Between Equality and Fairness (2)
Natural Differences (3)
Responsibility and Accountability Good Manners
Excellence of Good Manners
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CHAPTER 1
A FAIR PARTNERSHIP
Introduction
AN ESSENTIAL BOND
Marriage is a bond held together by mutual rights and responsibilities for each of the two spouses. It is a partnership between them, and they are both required to play an active role in that partnership.
The man is appointed as the leader of the household, and the woman as the supportive helper whose expertise in many areas cannot be handled by the man. Some of the women who have been corrupted by the Western ideologies want to be leaders of the family. But only chaos would reult in such a family where the correct and natural positions are reversed.
Both the husband and wife have certain rights and duties. A happy and successful marriage is assured if both of them fulfill their duties and preserve each others' rights. Violating those rights is a sure way to misery and failure.
SHARED OBLIGATIONS AND SHARED REWARDS
Some responsibilities and obligations equally apply to the man and woman. For instance, the obligation of believing in Allah () and following His commands is identical for both of them. Similarly, they are both responsible and accountable for their actions. They are both equally required to learn the correct religion, worship Allah, and call to His way. The moral standards are the same for both of them, as are many of the regulations for dealing with other human beings.
The man and woman get similar rewards for obedience to Allāh 15 and similar punishment for disobedience or sinning. Allah () says:

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Page:01
الأسرة المسلمة
The Muslim Family -3
رفقاً بالقوارير The
Fragile Vessels
Rights and Obligations Between the Spouses in Islam
Revised Edition
محمد بن مصطفى الجبالي
Muhammad Mustafa al-Jibaly
منشورات الكتاب والسنة
Al-Kitaab & as-Sunnah Publishing
Page:02
Marriage holds a position of perpetual significance because of the central role it plays in human life. It is not surprising, therefore, that the scholars of Islam have discussed it extensively through the ages. Under the contemporary
influence of non-Islamic cultures, however, misconceptions have crept into various areas of Islam - spilling into marriage, divorce, and other family-related matters.
Viewing the needs of the Muslims who live in non-Islamic environments, and realizing that most Islamic writings on marriage are restricted in scope, we find quite a large gap that needs to be filled for the benefit of the English-speaking Muslims - which is what we attempt to accomplish over the span of this 3-book set that covers various aspects of marriage according to the authentic Sunnah:
وَجَعَلَ بَيْنَكُ مودة ورحمة
The Quest for Love & Mercy Regulations for Marriage & Wedding in Islām
Discusses the importance and advantages of marriage, selecting a spouse, the courting process, the marriage contract, celebrating the wedding, the walimah, and forbidden marriages. It provides a practical procedure for performing the marriage contract, and includes a sample marriage certificate.
هُنَّ لِبَاسٌ لَّكُمْ وَأَنتُمْ لِبَاسٌ لَّن
Closer than a Garment
Marital Intimacy According to the Pure Sunnah
Discusses the proper etiquettes of marital intimacy, forbidden acts of intimacy, zinā, and birth control. It answers many frequently-asked questions about various acts of intimacy.
رفقاً بالقوارير
The Fragile Vessels
Rights and Obligations between the Spouses in Islām
Discusses the rights and obligations of the two spouses. It includes brief biographies of the Mothers of the Believers, realistic pictures from the life of the Prophet () with his wives, and a complete discussion of the hadith of Umm Zar'.
Page:03
TABLE OF CONTENTS v
PRELUDE xiii
Opening Sermon
Our Mission: Purification and Cultivation
1. Purification
a) Purifying Our Sources of Knowledge (xiv)
b) Purifying Our Beliefs (xv)
c) Purifying Our Actions (xv)
2. Cultivation
a) Becoming True Followers of the Salaf (xvi)
b) Inviting to the Pure Religion (xvi)
c) Presenting the Islamic Solution (xviii)
Technicalities
Transliteration (xviii)
Translating and Referencing Qur'an and Hadith (xx) Notable Utterances (xx)
PREFACE XXV
The Muslim Family This Book
Acknowledgement
CHAPTER 1
A FAIR PARTNERSHIP xxix
Introduction
An Essential Bond (1)
Shared Obligations and Shared Rewards (1) Between Equality and Fairness (2)
Natural Differences (3)
Responsibility and Accountability Good Manners
Excellence of Good Manners
Page:04
CHAPTER 1
A FAIR PARTNERSHIP
Introduction
AN ESSENTIAL BOND
Marriage is a bond held together by mutual rights and responsibilities for each of the two spouses. It is a partnership between them, and they are both required to play an active role in that partnership.
The man is appointed as the leader of the household, and the woman as the supportive helper whose expertise in many areas cannot be handled by the man. Some of the women who have been corrupted by the Western ideologies want to be leaders of the family. But only chaos would reult in such a family where the correct and natural positions are reversed.
Both the husband and wife have certain rights and duties. A happy and successful marriage is assured if both of them fulfill their duties and preserve each others' rights. Violating those rights is a sure way to misery and failure.
SHARED OBLIGATIONS AND SHARED REWARDS
Some responsibilities and obligations equally apply to the man and woman. For instance, the obligation of believing in Allah () and following His commands is identical for both of them. Similarly, they are both responsible and accountable for their actions. They are both equally required to learn the correct religion, worship Allah, and call to His way. The moral standards are the same for both of them, as are many of the regulations for dealing with other human beings.
The man and woman get similar rewards for obedience to Allāh 15 and similar punishment for disobedience or sinning. Allah () says: