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1851. It was narrated that Sulaimân bin ‘Amr bin Ahwas said: “My father told me that he was present on the Farewell pilgrimage with the Messenger of Allâh ﷺ. He praised and glorified Allâh, and reminded and exhorted (the people). Then he said: ‘I enjoin good treatment of women, for they are prisoners with you, and you have no right to treat them otherwise, unless they commit clear indecency. If they do that, then forsake them in their beds and hit them, but without causing injury or leaving a mark. If they obey you, then do not seek means of annoyance against them. You have rights over your women and your women have rights over you. Your rights over your women are that they are not to allow anyone
whom you dislike to tread on your bedding (furniture),[1] nor allow anyone whom you dislike to enter your houses. And their rights over you are that you should treat them kindly with regard to their clothing and food.” (Sahih)
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The husband should supervise the manners and character of the wife, but being suspicious and doubtful for no reason is not right if there is no clear sign to cause doubt.
Clear indecency means such activities which may increase the chance of committing adultery if they are not challenged and prevented. In case of adultery, there are other regulations which are mentioned in the Qur'an and Hadith.
Being respectful of guests is necessary, but if a person visits whom the husband, does not like, then the wife should care for the sentiments of her husband, and should make her apologies and not let the person in, or she should say that the men are not at home so come another time.
