Love can be deeply painful when those who cherish one another are tested by life’s challenges. Men feel that pain too. Yes, they may not always cry openly. They may not reveal the wounds or the emptiness that trials place upon their hearts, but they experience intense emotions as well.
I am speaking about a God-fearing man—not a pretender. I am referring to a genuinely sincere man who sincerely wants his marriage to succeed. Yet sometimes, even such men make serious mistakes by failing to listen when their wives clearly express their pain and concerns. Over time, those women may become exhausted, discouraged, and frustrated.
If you truly care about her, it is essential to listen. It is important to understand how delicate and tender a woman’s heart can be. Before it becomes too late, let us learn to pay attention not only to our women’s words but also to their silent cries and unspoken struggles.
May Allah ease our affairs, strengthen our marriages, and fill our homes with love, mercy, and understanding. Āmīn.
Umm Sumayyah Mai
