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How does Islam teach us to control anger?
Islam treats anger as a direct product of Shaytan and gives six specific, prophetically prescribed cures: seeking refuge with Allah, keeping silent, sitting or lying down, making wudu, recalling the Prophet's repeated advice ('Do not become angry'), and reflecting on the consequences. The Prophet ﷺ also defined true strength as controlling oneself when angry — not physical power.
What is the historical context of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ's marriage to Aisha?
The marriage of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to Aisha must be understood within the social norms of 7th-century Arabia. The age of Aisha is not mentioned in the Qur'an nor in any Marfu' hadith (direct statement of the Prophet ﷺ). The narrations come from Aisha herself, who gave varying ages (6 and 7 for betrothal), reflecting the inexact nature of age-tracking in a society without birth certificates or a formal calendar. She was already engaged to someone else before the Prophet ﷺ — proving she was at a customary marriageable age for that era. They waited until she was physically and mentally ready for marriage, and nobody in that society — not even the Mushrikun who opposed the Prophet ﷺ in everything — objected, because early marriage was the universal norm across all cultures at that time.
If a man is allowed to have more than one wife, then why does Islam prohibit a woman from having more than one husband?
Islam treats men and women as equal in worth and spiritual standing but acknowledges biological and physiological differences. Polyandry is prohibited primarily because it makes paternal identification impossible — a child's right to know both parents is paramount. Additionally, medical evidence shows that multiple sexual partners dramatically increase the risk of sexually transmitted diseases.
Why is a man allowed to have more than one wife in Islam?
The Qur'an is the only religious scripture in the world that explicitly says 'marry only one.' It permits — but does not encourage — a man to marry up to four wives only if he can treat them with complete justice and equality. Polygyny addresses real demographic realities where women outnumber men in many societies, and provides a dignified legal status rather than leaving women unprotected.
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The Muslim Home: 40 Recommendations
A comprehensive guide to building a righteous, blessed and happy Islamic home
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid
A comprehensive guide to building a righteous, blessed and happy Islamic home
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اسْتَوْصُوا بِالنِّسَاءِ خَيْرًا
Istawsu bin-nisa'i khayran
Narrated by Abu Hurairah