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| Family Life : The Rights and Expectations
of Husbands and Wives |
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Pictured with Harry's
family, from left to right: Susan Devy (sister),
Suharti (mother), Harry Sufehmi, Helen Sufehmi,
Harman Rukun (father), Hamdani (brother)
dan Muhammad Syarief (brother). (Courtesy
of www.zawaj.com)
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There is no formal marriage ceremony prescribed by Islamic
law; actual practices vary and are usually rooted more in
local culture than in religion. However, Islam does establish
specific rules for the conduct of marriage.
Islam grants husbands and wives equal but different rights.
A woman is in charge of the household, as well as any property
or wealth she possesses or earns separately from her husband.
According to most scholars, any money a woman earns or inherits
during the marriage belongs to her and her alone, while a
man must give his wife at least half of his earnings. The
husband is solely responsible for meeting the household expenses
and supporting his wife, even if his wife is wealthy. If she
chooses to contribute, that is her choice alone. The husband
has the final say on matters pertaining to the family as a
whole.
Husbands and wives are encouraged to provide comfort and support
for each other. Islam enjoins women to be chaste and protective
of their husband’s property and honor. The religion
enjoins men to treat their wives with kindness and compassion,
as reflected in this saying of the Prophet Muhammad: “The
best among you are those who behave best towards their wives.” |
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