How can husband and wife cover each other's faults and be a 'garment' as the Qur'an says?

Being a garment means covering your spouse's weaknesses, not exposing them to others. Allah says: “They are a garment for you and you are a garment for them” (Surah al-Baqarah 2:187). In practice, this means not revealing your spouse's secrets and shortcomings in front of family or friends, even when angry. It also means defending their dignity when they are gossiped about, and correcting them in private, not in public. In return, they guard your faults too. Ask yourself before speaking: am I covering or exposing my spouse? Make the home a place where secrets are safe. See rights of husband and wife.