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intercourse equallywith all. (Durre-Mukhtaar) . Rule- If a person has only one wife but he does not spend time with her due to him engrossing himself in Namaaz and Rauza, then the wife can demand him to spend time with her. Rather he i s ordered to spend time with his wife as a Hadeeth states, "Your wives have rights on you as well." Keeping Rauza every day and spending every night in Ibaadat causes her right to be lost. Therefore i t is vital that he takes out time to spend w ith his wife. (Jauhara) Rule- Ifa husband tells his wife to adorn herselfand she does not (rather she remains in old, dirtywork clothes at home) or he calls her to him and she does not come then the husband has the right to reprimand his wife. I f she does not perform Salaah, he can even divorce her for this. (Alamghiri) Rule- If two women who are "Sautins" (women who have the same hus b a nd )both agree and are happy to live in the same house then they can do so. However, Wati cannot be made with one in front of the other wife. (Alamghiri) DISCUSSION ON TALAAQ The Holy Quraan states, \�G,.\-,jI�\ :/�� .)\ �\ :/ -' J, �) -' 0 .)Y' � Jc-:- -,4-)\ "And of His signs i s that He created for you from many yourselves couple that you may find repose in them and He put love and mercy between you." (Surah Room verse2] ) From this Ayat; it i s apparent that Islam deems the relationship of a husband and wife as vital to individual strength and happiness. However, if the husband and wife cannot carry on their relationship i n mutual care, love, sincerity and respect for one another then the Shariah 1 97