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What does Islam say about kindness between husband and wife?

Kindness, fairness, affection and good treatment are central principles of Islamic family life.

What Islam teaches

The Qur'an commands husbands to live with wives in kindness and describes marriage as a relationship involving affection and mercy.

What you can consider

Treat disagreements as problems to solve rather than opportunities to insult. Do not use threats, humiliation or violence as substitutes for communication.

Qur'an 4:19; Qur'an 30:21.

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