"His character reflected this Nur al-Muhammadi in many ways.

The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) had said: "The most perfect of believers in faith is the most considerate of them to others. And the best of you all is the most considerate of you to his wife" (Tirmidhi [103], 3.20: 1196. S). Few could keep pace with Sheikh 'Adel in chivalrous treatment of his wife. Wherever he traveled, he seldom returned without a special gift he had bought her. He was in love with her, and she bore him eight sons and three daughters. He shared his spiritual life with her and spoke to her about ultimate Realities, which Sheikh al-Kurdi had given him permission to teach to her. All this was in marked contrast to the attitude of many brothers in Jordan, who delegated the tariqa to the men, and the home and family to the women.

-Nuh Ha Mim Keller, Sea Without Shore, pg. 87.