Seek your spouse's approval before taking action

This hadith highlights the importance of seeking permission from one’s spouse before giving away any wealth in charity. It is narrated by Abdullah bin Yahya from his grandfather Ka’b bin Malik that his grandmother Khaira came to the Prophet Muhammad with some jewelry belonging to her and said she wanted to give it away as charity. The Prophet asked if she had taken permission from her husband Ka’b and upon confirmation he accepted it from her. This teaches us that even when doing something good like giving away wealth in charity, we should always seek our spouse’s approval first. It also shows us how important marriage is in Islam as a relationship based on mutual respect and understanding between two people who are committed to each other for life.