Is it allowed for a wife to address her husband by his name, as our previous generation didnt do so?
Everything that the previous generations (our ancestors) have done may not necessarily be right, likewise everything they have done may not necessarily be wrong. Therefore whatever they did would not be exemplary for us unless and until verified with due analysis in the light of the Qur’an and the Sunnah. With regards to calling ones husband by his name, the act of doing so is a sheer cultural act. Any cultural act is permissible as long as it is in accordance with the Islamic Shariah and doesnt break any of its rules. On the other hand, if any cultural act conflicts with the Islamic Shariah or breaks any of its rules, it is prohibited. Another aspect that also needs to be taken into consideration is that many a times certain acts are considered to be appropriate in one culture while similar acts are considered to be inappropriate in another culture. If we browse through the Seerah of the Prophet (pbuh), we come across instances such as the following: Narrated ‘Aisha (ra) That Allah’s
