The best among you are those who are best to their wives.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The best among people are those who treat their wives best.
- In plain terms
- Treating wives well makes a person great.
- What can you take from it?
- Be kind and fair to your spouse.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can you improve your relationship with your spouse?
- What does “best” look like in marriage?
Another view
Cultural expectations of spousal roles differ worldwide.
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