Exegesis of the saying of Allah the Exalted: “Men are protectors and maintainers of women” and the meaning of nushuz
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The questioner:
The questioner says: Allah the Exalted said:[An-Nisa 4:34] the verses. He asks: What is the interpretation of this verse? And what is the meaning of nushuz (marital defiance)?
The Shaykh:
Its exegesis is clear: the man is responsible for the woman by providing for her, housing her, protecting her, and safeguarding her from loss. He provides for her from his authority (qawamah), which includes providing for her. Yes. He is her shepherd and is accountable for her on the Day of Resurrection. He does not leave her to go out, come and go, and go wherever she pleases; he is the one responsible for her.
The questioner:
(Peace and blessings be upon him) says: What is the meaning of nushuz?
The Shaykh:
Nushuz is the wife’s disobedience to her husband in their cohabitation. If she refuses to share his bed, that is nushuz.
The questioner:
And does boycotting (hajr) precede admonition, or is the order as stated in the verse mandatory?
The Shaykh:
The verse says: “Then boycott them in their beds, and admonish them.” The first thing is admonition, so admonish them. If admonition does not yield a result,[An-Nisa 4:34] meaning in the bed. Then, if boycotting does not yield a result, strike them with a non-harmful strike, one that does not break a bone or tear the skin, until she behaves properly.
The questioner:
He asks: Is there a specific duration for boycotting?
The Shaykh:
Until she repents and returns. As long as she is in a state of nushuz, he boycotts her; he continues to boycott her. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
The questioner says: Allah the Exalted said:
Men are in charge of women by [right of] what Allah has given one over the other and what they spend [for maintenance] from their wealth.
الرِّجَالُ قَوَّامُونَ عَلَى النِّسَاءِ بِمَا فَضَّلَ اللَّهُ بَعْضَهُمْ عَلَىٰ بَعْضٍ وَبِمَا أَنفَقُوا مِنْ أَمْوَالِهِمْThe Shaykh:
Its exegesis is clear: the man is responsible for the woman by providing for her, housing her, protecting her, and safeguarding her from loss. He provides for her from his authority (qawamah), which includes providing for her. Yes. He is her shepherd and is accountable for her on the Day of Resurrection. He does not leave her to go out, come and go, and go wherever she pleases; he is the one responsible for her.
The questioner:
(Peace and blessings be upon him) says: What is the meaning of nushuz?
The Shaykh:
Nushuz is the wife’s disobedience to her husband in their cohabitation. If she refuses to share his bed, that is nushuz.
The questioner:
And does boycotting (hajr) precede admonition, or is the order as stated in the verse mandatory?
The Shaykh:
The verse says: “Then boycott them in their beds, and admonish them.” The first thing is admonition, so admonish them. If admonition does not yield a result,
Men are in charge of women by [right of] what Allah has given one over the other and what they spend [for maintenance] from their wealth. So righteous women are devoutly obedient, guarding in [the husband's] absence what Allah would have them guard. But those [wives] from whom you fear arrogance - [first] advise them; [then if they persist], forsake them in bed; and [finally], strike them. But if they obey you [once more], seek no means against them. Indeed, Allah is ever Exalted and Grand.
وَاهْجُرُوهُنَّ فِي الْمَضَاجِعِThe questioner:
He asks: Is there a specific duration for boycotting?
The Shaykh:
Until she repents and returns. As long as she is in a state of nushuz, he boycotts her; he continues to boycott her. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
تفسير الشيخ محمد بن عبدالوهاب، تفسير آيات من القرآن الكريم 12-07-1435هـ — alfawzan.live (57:25)
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