“May your breaking of the fast be blessed, my dear friend Aysha Aliyu Tsamiya. May Allah accept our worship and make us among His righteous servants who will enter His mercy.”
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Bashir and Rukayyat’s House
They were sitting in their moderately furnished living room. Bashir was sitting on a two-seater sofa holding their beautiful little daughter Salima lovingly.
Rukayyat was sitting on the three-seater sofa with a gloomy face as if she was about to cry.
Their eldest son, Salim, moved closer to her and said sleepily:
“Mom, I’m sleepy. I want to lie down.”
She looked up and said bitterly to their father:
“Honestly, Salim and Salima make me feel sorry for them because they are missing the joy other children get this month. Every father who loves his children has already bought Eid clothes for his family. But your father doesn’t care about you — not even about me.”
Bashir just smiled patiently at her behavior. He stood up with Salima in his arms and held Salim’s hand.
He gently said:
“Lie down and rest, baby. I’ll bathe the children and put them to sleep so you can rest because I know you’re tired from preparing iftar.”
She mocked him quietly:
“Listen to him, as if he brings plenty of food for breaking the fast.”
Even though he heard her words, he ignored them, prepared the children for bed, prayed for them, and covered them properly.
Then he returned to the living room and said calmly:
“Let’s go to bed so we won’t miss the night worship. We should spend the night remembering Allah because we don’t know which night is Laylatul Qadr.”
But she replied:
“I’m not sleepy.”
He still encouraged her gently.
Then she complained again:
“You only care about going to the bedroom. Do you even remember you haven’t bought Eid clothes for your children? Many days of Ramadan have already passed!”
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Bashir Explains His Situation
Bashir sat down quietly and said:
“Rukayyat, please understand my situation. You know the responsibilities on me. I take care of my father, our home, you, and the children. Life is expensive now and my income is small. But Alhamdulillah you have never lacked food, drink, clothing, or education for the children. Just be patient until Eid.”
But she compared him to his friends who had already bought things for their families.
Her words hurt him deeply.
Instead of arguing, he went to perform ablution and began reciting the Qur’an.
Later that night he woke her for voluntary night prayers and they prayed together until the time of Suhoor.
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Yusuf and Aysha’s House
At 5 p.m., Aysha finished all her housework and prepared food for iftar.
When Yusuf returned home tired from the market, he greeted her and gave her a small bag.
He said:
“I bought you a pair of shoes and a scarf from the market.”
He personally helped her wear the shoes and admired how beautiful they looked.
Aysha felt emotional and said:
“Why do you spend money on me when you said you had little money today? We should save it.”
Yusuf replied:
“Any good man wishes to make his wife and children happy. If he cannot, it’s because he lacks the means. That is when husband and wife should show compassion to each other.”
Aysha thanked him happily and prayed for his success.
Their life was simple but full of love, appreciation, and compassion.
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Umar and Maryam’s House
Maryam had been rushing all day to finish her work before her husband Umar returned.
Umar was a man who did not show excuses or understanding to his wife. He believed housework was easy.
When he arrived home, he ordered her to quickly cook meat before Maghrib.
She told him she was dizzy and tired, but he got angry and said:
“You complain too much. You only cook while there are people who do the cleaning and laundry.”
Maryam remained patient and continued working.
Even when she had not eaten, she still served him food and cared for the children.
Despite the comfortable life he provided, he rarely showed her emotional care.
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The Message of the Story
The story compares three different marriages:
1. Bashir and Rukayyat
Bashir is kind and patient but poor.
Rukayyat complains constantly and does not appreciate him.
2. Yusuf and Aysha
They live modestly but with love, gratitude, and compassion.
3. Umar and Maryam
Umar is wealthy but lacks emotional care and sympathy for his wife.
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The Main Lesson
The writer’s message is:
“A tausayawa juna” — Show compassion to each other.
Especially in difficult times:
Wives should appreciate their husbands’ efforts.
Husbands should show care and understanding toward their wives.
Wealth alone does not make a marriage happy.
Compassion, patience, and gratitude are what truly bring peace in a home.
Ramadan Greetings
“May your breaking of the fast be blessed, my dear friend Aysha Aliyu Tsamiya. May Allah accept our worship and make us among His righteous servants who will enter His mercy.”
---
Bashir and Rukayyat’s House
They were sitting in their moderately furnished living room. Bashir was sitting on a two-seater sofa holding their beautiful little daughter Salima lovingly.
Rukayyat was sitting on the three-seater sofa with a gloomy face as if she was about to cry.
Their eldest son, Salim, moved closer to her and said sleepily:
“Mom, I’m sleepy. I want to lie down.”
She looked up and said bitterly to their father:
“Honestly, Salim and Salima make me feel sorry for them because they are missing the joy other children get this month. Every father who loves his children has already bought Eid clothes for his family. But your father doesn’t care about you — not even about me.”
Bashir just smiled patiently at her behavior. He stood up with Salima in his arms and held Salim’s hand.
He gently said:
“Lie down and rest, baby. I’ll bathe the children and put them to sleep so you can rest because I know you’re tired from preparing iftar.”
She mocked him quietly:
“Listen to him, as if he brings plenty of food for breaking the fast.”
Even though he heard her words, he ignored them, prepared the children for bed, prayed for them, and covered them properly.
Then he returned to the living room and said calmly:
“Let’s go to bed so we won’t miss the night worship. We should spend the night remembering Allah because we don’t know which night is Laylatul Qadr.”
But she replied:
“I’m not sleepy.”
He still encouraged her gently.
Then she complained again:
“You only care about going to the bedroom. Do you even remember you haven’t bought Eid clothes for your children? Many days of Ramadan have already passed!”
---
Bashir Explains His Situation
Bashir sat down quietly and said:
“Rukayyat, please understand my situation. You know the responsibilities on me. I take care of my father, our home, you, and the children. Life is expensive now and my income is small. But Alhamdulillah you have never lacked food, drink, clothing, or education for the children. Just be patient until Eid.”
But she compared him to his friends who had already bought things for their families.
Her words hurt him deeply.
Instead of arguing, he went to perform ablution and began reciting the Qur’an.
Later that night he woke her for voluntary night prayers and they prayed together until the time of Suhoor.
---
Yusuf and Aysha’s House
At 5 p.m., Aysha finished all her housework and prepared food for iftar.
When Yusuf returned home tired from the market, he greeted her and gave her a small bag.
He said:
“I bought you a pair of shoes and a scarf from the market.”
He personally helped her wear the shoes and admired how beautiful they looked.
Aysha felt emotional and said:
“Why do you spend money on me when you said you had little money today? We should save it.”
Yusuf replied:
“Any good man wishes to make his wife and children happy. If he cannot, it’s because he lacks the means. That is when husband and wife should show compassion to each other.”
Aysha thanked him happily and prayed for his success.
Their life was simple but full of love, appreciation, and compassion.
---
Umar and Maryam’s House
Maryam had been rushing all day to finish her work before her husband Umar returned.
Umar was a man who did not show excuses or understanding to his wife. He believed housework was easy.
When he arrived home, he ordered her to quickly cook meat before Maghrib.
She told him she was dizzy and tired, but he got angry and said:
“You complain too much. You only cook while there are people who do the cleaning and laundry.”
Maryam remained patient and continued working.
Even when she had not eaten, she still served him food and cared for the children.
Despite the comfortable life he provided, he rarely showed her emotional care.
---
The Message of the Story
The story compares three different marriages:
1. Bashir and Rukayyat
Bashir is kind and patient but poor.
Rukayyat complains constantly and does not appreciate him.
2. Yusuf and Aysha
They live modestly but with love, gratitude, and compassion.
3. Umar and Maryam
Umar is wealthy but lacks emotional care and sympathy for his wife.
---
The Main Lesson
The writer’s message is:
“A tausayawa juna” — Show compassion to each other.
Especially in difficult times:
Wives should appreciate their husbands’ efforts.
Husbands should show care and understanding toward their wives.
Wealth alone does not make a marriage happy.
Compassion, patience, and gratitude are what truly bring peace in a home.