Saturday, August 17, 2013

Husband too friendly to non-Muslim women

Question:
Assalam alaikum
Living in the US, I have a hard time coming to terms with the culture
here.The women here wear unIslamic clothing (deep necks,scanty
clothing).
My husband's nature isto speak freely with allwhether men or women and
of very jovial nature.
My blood burns when Isee him speaking freely with these nastywomen. I
had several arguments with him, leading to a strained relationship.
Otherwise he loves medearly and is loyal to me. How should I reconcile
to my environment? I feel depressed most of the time and cannot
concentrate on anything including Salah.
Answer:
In the Name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful.
Praise be to Allah.
May Allah's peace and blessings shower upon our beloved Messenger.
Dear Sister,
I pray this message finds you in good health and spirits.
Here's something I want to emphasize to you:
You said, and I quote,"Otherwise he loves me dearly and is loyal to me."
Alhamdulillah! This is all you could ask for in a Muslim husband. As
long as he is pious, aware of Allah at all times, and truly devoted to
you, then you have nothing to worry about.
Yes, the way the women dress is very disturbing. But you must remember
that these women do nothave divine guidance. There is really no such
concept as modesty in this society. But don't think of all non-Muslim
women as "nasty." Many of these same scantily-clad women, through
Allah's mercy, may one day come to Islam. I know sisters who are
themost modest, sincere Muslimahs today, who just yesterday were
running around barely dressed!
Please don't be depressed. We women do have a tendency to get jealous;
however, this isn't a very effective strategy. What you can do is
communicate your concern in a positive way to your husband. Tell him
how you really love his jovial personality, but could he exercise more
caution in his interactions with the opposite sex. Gently remind him
of the Qur'anic injunctions about lowering one's gaze.
Most importantly, be positive. Your husband has a beautiful Muslim
wife. Let him know that. Alhamdulillah, we stand out from the crowd.
Embrace that by being the best example of a Muslimah you can be.
My teacher once told me,"Bloom where you are planted." What this means
is that we should strive to flourish no matter where Allah Most High
has placed us on this earth. America offersmany opportunities to
Muslims: we can give da'wah, attend university and work withour hijab
on, help those less fortunate, and become active in our own Muslim
communitiesand in the larger society.
When you see these women, don't resent them. Feel confident thatyour
husband loves you. Give them a smile, treat them with kindness, and
show them a positive example of Muslim womanhood.
May Allah Most High blessyou and your husband.
And Allah knows best.

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