In Islam, the wife must obey her husband because men are more able to bear this responsibility, just as women are more able than men to take care of the children and the household affairs. Also, men are obliged to spend on their wives; the wife does not have to work or earn a living.

If a husband wants to make his wife live with her in-laws, such as his mother or sister or daughter from another marriage or another relative, and she refuses to accept that, then he has to provide her with an accommodation of her own.

Qualities to look for in a husband are: 1- He should be one who adheres to the laws and teachings of Islam. 2- He should come from a good and a known family. 3- It is good if he has sufficient wealth to avoid needing to ask others. 4- He should be kind and gentle. 5- It is good if he is of sound body and health, and not sterile. 6- He should have knowledge of the Quran and Sunnah. It is permissible for the woman to look at the man who comes to propose marriage, and for him to look at her.