🕊️ Conflict & resolution · #12
Is it sinful for husband and wife not to speak for days after a quarrel?
Not speaking for more than three days out of anger is forbidden between Muslims, let alone husband and wife.
The Prophet ﷺ said it is not lawful for a Muslim to shun his brother for more than three nights, and the better of the two is the one who greets first (Sahih al-Bukhari 6077; Sahih Muslim, Kitab al-Birr wa as-Silah wa al-Adab). The hajr in bed in an-Nisa' 4:34 is a limited corrective step, not permission for a prolonged "cold war". Days of silence usually worsen misunderstandings and affect the children. Try starting with a greeting, a short word or a gentle message, then talk once emotions have settled. If it keeps recurring, seek counselling.
The Prophet ﷺ said it is not lawful for a Muslim to shun his brother for more than three nights, and the better of the two is the one who greets first (Sahih al-Bukhari 6077; Sahih Muslim, Kitab al-Birr wa as-Silah wa al-Adab). The hajr in bed in an-Nisa' 4:34 is a limited corrective step, not permission for a prolonged "cold war". Days of silence usually worsen misunderstandings and affect the children. Try starting with a greeting, a short word or a gentle message, then talk once emotions have settled. If it keeps recurring, seek counselling.
Sources
Sahih al-Bukhari 6077Sahih Muslim, Kitab al-Birr wa as-Silah wa al-AdabSurah an-Nisa' 4:34