A Good Husband

A Good Husband

By Abu Jameelah

He is not an oppressive, chauvinistic, and tyrannical leader,
Making her life a battle where he must always defeat her.
He takes the time to notice what she has to give,
He does not have her in a home, yet it is no place to live.
He does not come to her having any form of aggression,
Causing her to have great fear, doubt, and depression.
He is the one to bring her the pleasures of being her mate,
Never leaving her in a motionless and suspended state.
He's always there when he's needed,
To ensure her expectations are exceeded.
She calls upon him because it is her right too,
He habitually accepts the responsibility of what he has to do.
Making her feel when the world is against her that he's by her still,
To die saving and protecting her only for Allah's Will.
He does not allow any man to approach her or to come close in any way,
And if any man does he will surely see his last day.
W hen he opens the door he brings the salutations,
He always bestows upon her prayers and blessed invitations.
He rules her with wisdom and balance of heart,
He builds her self-esteem up and doesn't rip it apart.
He consoles her with words of compassion that embraces her soul,
He never turns his back to her with a shoulder that's cold.
He realizes her nature by Allaah cannot be changed or made straight,
Created from the rib that is curved, so his patience must carry the
weight.
He must always be this way as best as he can,
He must avoid being like the wicked and shameless man.
Her being a pious woman along with him goes hand and hand,
Insha Allaah, this will aid him in being A Good Husband.