Sanctity of Marriage in Islam

more wealth to live a luxurious life is sometimes a cause of deviation from Islamic principles in family life. God promises His rewards to those who live with faith in Him and as per His commandments. The following teachings of the Prophet further show the way of living harmoniously with one another. “No believing man should hate a believing woman, for if any habit of hers displeases him, there will be some other habit of hers that pleases him.” (Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 1469) “Beware, your women have rights over you, and you have rights over your women” (Musnad Ahmad, Hadith No. 20695). “They have found all the good of this world and the Hereafter who have a heart that gives thanks, a tongue that remembers God, a body that is patient in the face of hardships, and a wife who can be trusted to remain chaste and refrain from misusing her husband’s wealth. A woman is married for four things: for her wealth, for her lineage, for her beauty, or her piety. Select the pious; may you be blessed.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 5090) Virtuous men and women are considered a great treasure for each other. They are helpers in managing life, trustworthy partners, and friends to each other who are always available. All this is possible only within the framework of