The Hidden Pain Behind “Good Wife” Obedience

Assalamu Alaikum Reader,


Have you ever forced a smile when your heart was screaming inside?

Have you swallowed your words, convinced that obedience meant sacrificing your own feelings only to lie awake that night replaying every muted argument?

I remember waking up in the dark, tears staining my pillow, asking Allah:

Is this really what I signed up for? A marriage where my silence is mistaken for piety, and my pain is dismissed as ingratitude?”

I spent years believing that if I spoke up, I would become the “bad wife” ungrateful, disobedient, even sinful.

So I stayed quiet. I folded myself smaller. I hid my dreams. And every unspoken hurt dug deeper scars in my heart.

But Islam never asked you to erase your voice.

When the Prophet ﷺ spoke to Khadijah, to Aisha, to Fatimah, he did so with love, respect, and compassion, never with harshness or dismissal. Their obedience was born of mutual love, not fear or obligation.

What if you could reclaim that sacred balance?

Speak your truth without guilt.

Honor your husband without erasing yourself.

Obey Allah with all your heart and still be fully you.

That shift changed my marriage from a place of tense endurance to a sanctuary of trust and warmth. I moved from silent resentment to honest conversation. And as I spoke my needs in kindness, I found the mercy of Allah filling every space between us.

You deserve that, too.

If you’re longing to heal this rift—between culture’s demands and Islam’s mercy then I invite you to watch the Reassured Wife masterclass replay. In it, I guide you step-by-step to rediscover what obedience truly means:

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Let’s turn your silent suffering into soulful surrender, and your muted pain into meaningful dialogue, so your home can become a place of barakah, beauty, and boundless mercy.

With love and deep du’a,

Insiya Abdur Raheem

Insiyaar.com


Insiya Abdur Raheem

I am Insiya, a Mental Health Coach, wife, and mom of three little ones, passionate about helping Muslim women live with authenticity and purpose. Born in the Middle East, raised in India, and now living in Canada, I bring a unique perspective shaped by diverse cultures and nearly a decade of experience in counseling, training, and psychological support. With a master’s in Psychology, my work centers on helping women connect with their true values, set healthy boundaries, and nurture their relationships as acts of worship. Through mindset shifts, inner work, and faith-aligned actions, I invite you to join me in creating a life filled with Barakah, connection, and growth.