عن عبد الله بن عمرو بن العاص رضي الله عنهما مرفوعاً: «الدنيا متاع، وخير متاعها المرأة الصالحة».
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‘Abdullāh ibn ‘Amr ibn al-‘Ās (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "This world is but an enjoyment and the best of its enjoyments is a righteous woman."
Sahih/Authentic. - [Muslim]

Explanation

Everything in this world is a temporary enjoyment. However, its best enjoyment is a righteous woman, who has her eye on the Hereafter. She is described in this statement of the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him): "When he looks at her, he is pleased; when he swears an oath concerning her, she fulfills it; and when he is away from her, she safeguards him in regard to herself and his wealth."

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Benefits from the Hadith

  1. It is permissible to enjoy such worldly good things that Allah has made allowable for His servants, provided that such enjoyment involves neither excess nor pride.
  2. It encourages choosing a good wife since it helps the husband obey his Lord.
  3. The best worldly objects of benefit are those used in obeying Allah or help one adhere to it.