Essence of Quranic Wisdom
English book, p. 127
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
The Importance of Promise into a life of problems. While, a rational choice in this regard may seem to be a hard choice in the beginning, however in the long run it will certainly result in a good life for both the partners. An emotional choice in marriage promotes superficial activities at home, that is, the culture of wasting time and energy. On the other hand, a rational choice in marriage promotes a healthy environment and fosters constructive activities at home, as both partners embark on building a bright future for themselves and their children. The Importance of Promise Promise means to commit oneself by a pledge to do or give. Fulfilling a promise is the most positive and greatest quality of a person. There is nothing comparable to it. According to the Islamic teaching, promise is not simply part of social ethics, it is a responsible pledge for which man is accountable before God. The Quran says in the chapter Al-Isra’ (The Night Journey): Keep your promises. You will be called to account [before God] for every promise which you have made. (17:34). In another verse in the chapter Al-Saff (Ranks), the Quran says:

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