Sacred Citation & SourceAllah says: "Live with them in kindness" (4:19) and "The women have rights similar to those against them, according to what is fair" (2:228). The Prophet ﷺ said: "The best of you are those who are best to their families, and I am the best of you to my family" (Tirmidhi 3895, Ibn Majah 1977).
Sacred Citation & SourceThe husband has the duty to provide (nafaqa) and to protect, and the wife is entitled to be treated with respect and to keep her own wealth, as it belongs to her. Both are called to consult one another (2:233) and to keep the home's secrets. The Prophet ﷺ helped at home (Bukhari 676) and never raised his hand against a woman or servant (Muslim 2328).
Scholars discuss how to divide domestic roles and the details of obedience and maintenance; the shared principle is justice, mutual consultation and kindness. Schools of law and scholars differ on some practical details; this lesson gives the common principles and flags differences without settling them. For your own situation, consult a qualified scholar.