Question
What does this statement of Umar radhiyallahu anhu mean: "Marriage is slavery, so be careful with regards to whom you give your daughter for enslavement."
Answer
It means that the wife is under the domination and jurisdiction of her husband. It is Waajib for her to obey him in all things which are permissible even if she dislikes it. It is therefore necessary for parents to make elaborate investigation regarding the character and temperament of the boy who proposes for their daughter.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 27 No 09
- PDF page
- 7
Appears under MAKTAB FOR GIRLS (approximate).