A Hadith Study
The Hadith of
Umm Zar'
Eleven women sat together and pledged to describe their husbands honestly, hiding nothing. What they said is considered one of the masterpieces of Arabic literature - a vivid catalogue of what makes a marriage flourish or fail.
Narrated by ʿAishah (RA) · Sahih al-Bukhari 5189
Meet the Eleven
Each woman crafted a single portrait of her marriage. Some describe tranquility and generosity; others describe arrogance, neglect, and cruelty. Tap a card to read her words.