MARRIAGE AND FAMILY:-
➔ the Holy Quran says, “And marry those among you who are single and those
who are fit among your male slaves and your female slaves; if they are
needy, Allah will make them free from want out of His grace; and Allah is
Ample-giving, Knowing.” (Surah an-Nur, 24:32). The verse starts with and
marry meaning that it is highly obligatory or recommended to marry. it becomes
obligatory when there is a chance of falling into sin.
➔ The Prophet (S) says, “No house has been built in Islam more beloved in the
sight of Allah than through marriage.”
➔ On another occasion the Prophet (S) said, “The best people of my nation
(Ummat) are those who get married and have chosen their wives, and the
worst people of my nation are those who have kept away from marriage
and are passing their lives as bachelors.”
➔ The Prophet (S) also said, “Whosoever likes to follow my tradition, then he
should know that marriage is from my tradition.” 4
➔ It’s narrated that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) has said, “There
is no institution in Islam more beloved and dearer to Allah than
marriage”
➔ Marriage is an essential pillar of human life, as humans are the masters
of creatures and the most honorable of them. God Almighty has chosen
them over all other creatures by giving them reason and assigning them
duties. Human beings are the center of creation. They must continue to
exist by reproducing, and that can only be done in accordance with the
natural laws of marriage. It can only be done in pairs, as God created
everything in pairs, He says, “And We created you in pairs.”
➔ The Divine Laws also promoted its significance in the continuation of
mankind, bringing psychological stability, as well as motivating [man] to
exercise his role of being the representative of God on earth. The
Almighty says, “And one of His signs is that He created for you spouses
from among yourselves so that you may find comfort in them. And He
has placed between you compassion and mercy. Surely in this are
signs for people who reflect.”
➔ Another narrations state, “Whoever marries, protects half of his
religion, then for the remaining half he must only fear God,” and “No
Muslim man can benefit after Islam something better than a Muslim
wife who brings him joy when he looks at her.”[5]
The Purpose of Marriage:-
➔ Allah placed an urge in mankind to attract each other and bring others
closer. “so that you may find comfort in them.”
➔ Islam did not want this urge to be practiced the same way as animals
instead it should be sacred and bring one closer to Allah. To do this,
Allah gave the instruction of marriage.
➔ Through marriage, mankind is sustained, and without it, humanity will
become extinct.
➔ Islam had addressed the importance of human resources long ago and
strongly encouraged marriage. It has been narrated by the Holy Prophet
(pbuh), “Marry and procreate so that I may be proud of your great
numbers before the nations.”
➔ Islam came with a complete set of laws and legislations that help
achieve a healthy, sound, and fruitful marriage. Without these laws,
chaos and turmoil will occur, families will disintegrate, energy will be
wasted, lineages will be lost, and society will cease to exist.
➔ Marriage is the only way to form a good, healthy family. It is the only
legitimate relationship between men and women, it is the natural way of
reproduction. Protector of one's [Link] was mentioned in a holy
narration, “No Muslim man can benefit after Islam something better
than a Muslim wife who brings him joy when he looks at her, obeys him
when he orders her, and protects herself and his wealth when he is
away from her.”
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