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Jewish law governing tzniut requires married women to cover their hair in the presence of men other than their husband or close family members. [19] [20] Such covering (known as the tichel or mitpachat) is common practice among Orthodox Jewish women. [21]
The pativrata of a wife towards her husband is a recurring theme in Hindu literature, and occurs in various legends of Hindu mythology. It is a concept that is usually portrayed to be a powerful factor that protects a woman's husband from curses, death, and any ill-omens that threaten his well-being.
Husbands and wives should love each other and commit themselves to each other just the same. RELATED : Best Wedding Bible Verses That Celebrate Love, Marriage and Family Woman's Day/Getty Images
Chapter 4, in verse 34, in the Qur'an, states that "men are the maintainers of women," [18] due to them providing for their family. It is implied that a noble "husband's responsibilities commit him to support his wife and children, provide education for his offspring, be kind and attentive to his spouse, and be good to his affine". [19]
The Zohar, a commentary on the Hebrew Scriptures and the primary source of the beliefs of Kabbalah, also describes the mystical importance of women making sure to not expose their hair. The parashat Naso 125b–126b [ 20 ] suggests that a woman who strictly obeys head covering traditions will reap many blessings for her husband and children.
In Hinduism, Ahalya (Sanskrit: अहल्या, IAST: Ahalyā) also spelt as Ahilya, is the wife of the sage Gautama Maharishi.Many Hindu scriptures describe her legend of seduction by the king of the gods Indra, her husband's curse for her infidelity, and her liberation from the curse by the god Rama.
The husband is considered the final authority of family decisions, as the head of his family. Marriages must be monogamous. Wives should be submissive to their husbands and husbands are to have deep respect and love for their wives, and are instructed to listen to them on all matters. [90]
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