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Loving one's spouse

· 20 Jumada I 1436 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is there a limit that one can love one's spouse?

Answer

To show love and compassion to one's spouse is encouraged in Islam as long as the love remains within the limits of Shari'ah.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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