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Showing respect when addressing our spouses…

It is reported that the wife of Imam Sa’id b. Al-Musayyib – Allah have mercy on him – said: “We only ever used to speak to our husbands like you address your commanders and leaders: [we would supplicate for them when talking to them] “May Allah keep you right!”, “May Allah keep you well!”

Abu Nu’aym [Hilyatu Al-Awliya` 5:198]