The Etiquette of Husband and Wife Communication According to Imam Ghazali's Perspective

Abstract

Communication is the fundamental basis and an essential element in human life, focusing on the relationship between people and involving the delivery or exchange of a message from one individual to another, either face-to-face or through mass media. In fact, through this communication, harmony can also be formed and family relationships can be further strengthened. In this regard, this needs to be emphasized by every individual because without good and effective communication principles and methods in the household, various issues will arise such as misunderstandings between husband and wife, arguments, disputes, hostility, and so on. Therefore, this writing aims to analyze the etiquette of communication between husband and wife from the perspective of Imam Ghazali, a well-known Islamic scholar known for his expertise in fields such as Ethics and Sufism. The methodology of this study uses a qualitative approach through literature review, which involves analyzing documents related to Islamic communication and the works of Imam Ghazali. Therefore, the study results found that every good communication should be based on truth, courtesy, sincere intention, and careful use of words when speaking. This study is also expected to contribute and serve as a reference for all segments of society to implement the etiquette of communication between husband and wife according to Imam Ghazali in order to preserve social harmony and educate the soul and morals.