grantedandbecomeindifferenttowardshiscontributionstothefamily.
He maybecome disheartenedaboutthe welfare ofthe family. Hemay
prefer to spend his money elsewhere or on himself.
Ifafriendorrelativepresentedyouwithapairofstockingsorabunch
offlowers,youwouldthankthemrepeatedly.Soitisonlynaturaland
fair to show appreciation to your husband for his consideration and
thoughtfulness. Do not think that you would be belittling yourself by
demonstratingyourappreciation.Onthecontrary,youwouldbe loved
andcaredformorebecauseyouappreciatetheeffortsofyourhusband
whereas snobbism and selfishness can only lead towards great
misfortunes.
The following are some Traditions referring to the characteristics of
gratitude:
Imam Sadiq (AS) stated: 'The best women among your women are
those who show appreciation when their husbands bring home
something and are not discontented if nothing is brought home.’
Imam Sadiq(AS)alsostated: 'Anywomanwhosaysto herhusband
thatshehasnotseenanygoodthingsfromhimthenshehasfalleninher
credibility and has voided her acts of worship'.
The Messenger (SA) of Allah stated: 'Whoever does not thank the
peoplewho helphimis,infact,not showinghisgratitude toAllah for
His Blessings.’