Wives reminded not to cause inconvenience to their husband

This is an authentic narration which has been reported in a number of books of Hadith:

Muadh bin Jabal Radiallahu Anhu reports from Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam, “No woman harms her husband in this world, except his wife from the Hoors of Jannah says, “Do not harm him, May Allah destroy you, He is but a guest with you who will soon leave you to join us.”

The narration in no way overlooks the efforts and sacrifices of the wife who takes care of her spouse and children and fulfills all her household chores. It simply serves as a reminder to the wife to refrain from arguing, disputing, and inconveniencing the husband.

To harm any creation of Allah Ta’ala is impermissible. Hence, this Hadith indicates that one should not inconvenience the husband who is also a creation of Allah Ta’ala. Because spouses enjoy an informal relationship, it is possible that the wife forgets the position of the husband and inconveniences him at times, hence the narration serves as a reminder to her.

Furthermore, there are many Ahadith that indicate that an obedient wife will be entered directly into Jannah.

Umme Salamah Radiallahu Anha reports that Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam is reported to have said, “Any woman that passes away whilst her husband is pleased with her will enter Jannah.”

Abu Hurairah Radiallahu Anhu narrates that Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam is reported to have said, “When a woman performs her five daily Salaah, fasts in the month of Ramadaan, guards her chastity and obeys her husband, then she will enter from whichever doors of Paradise she wishes.”

In conclusion, there are many such narrations which discuss the virtues of a righteous wife and the rewards promised for her. The services of a wife rendered to her husband and family is in no way overlooked, but acknowledged and appreciated in Shariah. However, to protect her, she is reminded not to inconvenience the husband and deprive herself of the bounties in store for her in the hereafter.