🤝 Existing wife & prospective wife · #48
As a second wife, how can I show respect to the first wife?
Respect her space, time and feelings — do not compete openly or show off. Do not contact your husband excessively on the first wife's nights except in an emergency. Avoid posting photos or statuses that could hurt her. Do not speak ill of her to your husband or the children. If you meet, greet her and be humble. Show that you appreciate her part in building the family before you arrived. The Prophet ﷺ said that none of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.
Sources
Sahih al-Bukhari 13Sahih Muslim, Kitab al-ImanSahih al-Bukhari 6018