Quote by Anon., from A Woman
Islam exhorts men to respect and honor women. The status of the wife is so respected in Islam that it is not obligatory for her to do household chores. She may do them of her own accord. But if her husband forces her to do household work, he will have to account for his conduct in the hereafter.
Summary
This quote highlights the emphasis in Islam on respecting and honoring women. In Islam, the wife holds a respected status, to the extent that she is not obligated to perform household chores. While she has the option to willingly engage in such tasks, if a husband disregards this and forces his wife to do the household work, he will be held accountable for his actions in the afterlife. This quote emphasizes the importance of recognizing women's rights, autonomy, and the consequences of mistreating them in Islam.