Allah designed men to be providers and protectors—but when wives micromanage, resentment grows. Here’s how to nurture his leadership without losing your voice.br br 1️⃣ The Qawwam Dilemma (Quran 4:34)br Allah’s Design: Men are assigned as maintainers (qawwam) of the household—a role tied to dignity, not dominance.br br Wife’s Power: Your trust empowers his growth. Your doubt weakens his resolve.br br 2️⃣ The Project Paradoxbr Scenario: He wants to write a bookstart a businessfix the sink.br br Wrong Approach: "You’re not good at this—let someone else do it."br br Right Approach: "I believe in you. How can I support you?"br br Why? Even if he fails, he’ll respect you for letting him try.br br 3️⃣ The Emotional Payoffbr When He Feels Trusted:br br He becomes more attentive to your needs.br br He steps up as a protector (because you “take refuge” in him).br br When He Feels Diminished:br br He withdraws emotionally.br br Resentment builds (“She doesn’t believe in me”).