Censure of Being Jealous or Overpossessive Over One Another in the Wrong Situation

The Messenger of Allah (AS) said, ‘There is possessiveness that Allah likes, and possessiveness that Allah dislikes. That which He likes is the possessiveness during doubt or misgiving [about ones wife], and the [over]possessiveness He dislikes is in a situation where there is no [reason to] doubt.

Imam Ali (AS) said in his will to his son, al-Hasan (AS), ‘Beware of being overpossessive [of your wife] in a situation that does not necessitate it, for verily that will lead a wife of sound character from among them to become weak. Rather judge them carefully so that when you see a fault, you hasten your reproach of it, both major and minor [faults].

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘A womans overpossessiveness is [tantamount to] infidelity, whereas a mans overpossessiveness is [part of his] faith.

Imam al-Baqir (AS) said, ‘Womens overpossessiveness is jealousy, and jealousy is the root of infidelity. Verily when women are overpossessive, they become enraged, and when they are enraged, they disbelieve, except the Muslim women from among them.

Imam al-Sadiq (AS) said, ‘There is no jealous possessiveness [warranted] in what is lawful …