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Islam and the Quran
You have better knowledge in the affairs of
the world. (Sahih Muslim, hadith no. 2363)

This incident illustrates how the Prophet separated
religious knowledge from worldly matters such as
horticulture. In fact, the principle evident in this was
applicable not just to horticulture, but to all mundane,
worldly matters not related to religion. The Prophet
always sought out advice and suggestions from the more
learned and experienced while taking decision in these
matters.

32 Is it my right as a Muslim man to
force my wife to wear a hijab?

o, the husband cannot impose hijab on his wife. In
Nfact, a husband must not impose anything on his wife.
Islam accords equal status to women as that to men. The
Quran says:

You are members, one of another. (Quran
3:195)
This means that there is no difference between the two
as regards status, rights and blessings both in this world
and in the Hereafter.

In case a man requires something out-of-ordinary from
his wife, a special provision has to be agreed upon
between the two – husband and wife. It should be done
at the time of or before marriage itself and with mutual
consent. This special provision works both ways and the

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