Principles of Islam

25. Marriage ~ 71 ~ best of you is one who is best for his family, and I am best of all of you for my family.’ The rights of men and women, in reality, are not a matter of legal lists, but rather it is a matter of good living. Islam wants both the man and the woman to acknowledge natural realities. Both should keep their eyes on their responsibilities rather than on their rights. Both should attach real importance to the common goal (the proper maintenance of the family system) rather than on their own selves, and should be ever willing to make any personal sacrifice aimed at this goal. MARRIAGE SERMON In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful. O Mankind, have fear of your Lord, who created you from a single soul. From that some He created its mate, and through them He scattered the earth with countless men and women and fear God, in whose name you claim (your rights) of one another, and of the ties of kinship. God is ever watching you (4:1).