Sanctity of Marriage in Islam

MARRIAGE IN ISLAM have been prescribed to maintain its stability and promote its betterment. The state of marriage lays the foundations for family life and provides a training ground for individuals to contribute to society positively. When a man and woman prove to be a good husband and wife, they will be good citizens in the broad spectrum of their social group. This has been aptly expressed in a Hadith: “The best of you is one who is best for his family.” (Sunan at-Tirmidhi, Hadith No. 3895) After presenting the Islamic view about marriage, let us now understand the principles that should govern one’s married life as derived from the Quran and the life of the Prophet. We are living in a world created by God Almighty. He has made this world and sustains it according to a definite plan. This is known as God’s creation plan. Any deviation from this by man will result in disorder in the smooth functioning of life on earth. The principles from the Quran and the teachings of the Prophet lay a foundation for a pure society—a society where there is sanctity in all relationships, interactions, and dealings. Fear of accountability to God makes a person view every interaction as an interaction God Almighty is witnessing. With such an understanding, we will know