It is common to hear how due to different circumstances, there’s some disruption in marriage. Be it the husband’s extra efforts to make a living for his family or a wife’s continuous devotion towards the children, the relationship between the husband and wife is often neglected.

While it is difficult to find time when the two are occupied, there are always ways one could contribute to the relationship and keep the spark alive. It is not only one person’s job, but a collective effort which keeps the a relationship constantly interesting.

For a Husband, here are 10 Playful, Yet Small Activities You Can do to Keep your Marriage Alive

1. Keep A Special Nickname for her

A nickname based on a fond memory adds special value to the marriage. Prophet Muhammad SAWW used to call his wife Hazrat Ayesha RA ‘Aish’.

2.  Always Make Sure you Satisfy her After Intercourse

As recommended by Prophet Muhammad SAWW, using act of love such as kisses as a messenger after intercourse adds love to the bond. Additionally, it is also advised to satisfy your wife in terms of intercourse.

The Prophet SAWW would kiss His wife regularly. Even when he SAWW would be fasting, he would kiss his wife. -(Muslim)

3. Help in Domestic Activities

Because it is Sunnah – the society has based household activities, such as cleaning and cooking to the wife only. Prophet Muhammad SAWW helped his wives in conducting domestic activities and has also recommended the same to this Ummah.

4. Honor her Parents

The parents that gave you their daughter must be be reminded that she is in the safe hands. Show them love and treat them with respect, for they hold a special place in your life as well.

5. Always Make Yourself Attractive for Her

It is Sunnah to look and smell good and towards your wife, you should always have such an appearance. The society emphasizes on how the wives need to dress themselves nicely when the husband gets home from a long day at work, but it hardly ever tells the husbands to do the same.

6. Pray Together

The Prophet Muhammad SAWW would often perform Namaz by leading the family. Reminding each other to perform prayer 5 times a day and reading the Quran by sitting next to each other leads to a healthy lifestyle and marriage as Allah will be blessing the two together.

7. Before Telling her the Wrong Thing she Did, Praise her for Something Nice

Nobody is perfect – but often we only talk about someone’s flaws. In a marriage, this is a common practice. This not only leads to hatred or dislike, but also develops egoistic behavior. Essentially, it is important to remind her for all the good things she does while telling her something she did wrong.

8. Carry her to the Bed like a Baby

After she had has a long day at work, taking care of the household and looking after you and the kids, it will be a nice gesture to pick her off her feet and carry her to bed. Remind her how much you care for her.

9. Give Random Lovely Gesture

A long day at work shouldn’t go by by dropping a simple text or call of “I love you” or “I miss you”. Constantly remind each other of the lovely bond you two share.

10. Be her Path to Jannah

The blessing of Allah are vital on the couple who practices Islam together. Remind her of her Sunnah and other important aspects of Islam and be her door to Jannah.

These are small, yet meaningful activities which keep the love strong between the husband and the wife. Share them and make sure to perform them.