Serving The Household

Helps with the work of the home and serves his family; does not consider domestic help beneath him.

Modern relationship guidance

Get things done without fear or favor.

Cook shared meals together.

Ensure you are consistently available to help with tasks so that she does not feel the need to seek help elsewhere or take on everything herself.

Be selfless and think less about yourself and more about the needs of others.

Maintain good personal hygiene to ensure you do not have an unpleasant body odor.

Keep your clothing clean and well-maintained.

Maintain good personal hygiene and keep your clothes clean.

Dress like a gentleman by wearing a nice shirt and rolling up your sleeves after work.

Spend quality time alone together doing various activities.

Perform small acts of service, such as loading the dishwasher, to rebuild trust.

Be helpful and competent with household repairs and tasks.

Avoid using work or pornography as an escape from marital issues.

Prophetic example

“The Prophet (ﷺ) gathered the broken pieces of the dish and then started collecting on them the food which had been in the dish”

“He used to work for his family”

“He used to keep himself busy serving his family”

“He used to keep himself busy serving his family”

“The Prophet picked up the two pieces and put them together, then he started to gather up the food”

“...then he started gathering up the food and putting it in (the bowl).”