Abū Hurayrah (may Allāh be Pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ was asked:
❞أي النساء خير؟❝
❝Which is the best of women?❞
The Prophet ﷺ replied:
❞التي تسره إذ نظر، وتطيعه إذا أمر، ولا تخالفه في نفسها وماله بما يكره.❝
❝The one who makes (her husband) pleased when he looks at her, and she obeys him when he orders her (to do something), and she does not differ with him (i.e disobey him) with regards to her self or his wealth by (doing) that which he dislikes.❞
[Reported by al-Nasā'ī - Hadīth Sahīh]
3 unique attributes are extracted from this narration:
- Her commitment to the Dīn, her character, her behaviour and her appearance all make him pleased and delighted.
- She strives to please him by obeying him, as long as it does not result in disobedience to her Creator.
- She always makes sure to protect her self by preserving her honour/chastity and his wealth/property while he is away from her.
