Wa `alaykum As-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
The degree of men over their wives as mentioned in this verse has been explained by many scholars to mean qawamah which is responsibility and authority. This degree has been further mentioned in another verse, ” Men are in charge of women by [right of] what Allah has given one over the other and what they spend [for maintenance] from their wealth.” (An-Nisaa’ 4:34)
In conclusion, this degree consists of natural traits that Allah has endowed men with such as power, body structure, etc. which qualified them to be leader of the family. This leadership is not just a position granted for man, but it has been given to him because he has to work and secure all means for his family.
Almighty Allah knows best.
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