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They tell you that a woman’s happiness lies on obeying her husband. This is not more than a camouflage to make you satisfy their needs.

— Nana Asmaʼu

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“Oh Muslim women, do not listen to the words of the misguided ones who seek to lead you astray by ordering you to obey your husbands instead of telling you to obey God and His Messenger.

The heart ends up longing for its Lord, for such is the love of His servants
If Sa’ad has ever been fortunate and happy, it is due to the abundance of your beneficence and overflowing grace.

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