WOMEN IN ISLAM

development. And intellectual development is the most significant goal for every man and woman. Man is an explanation-seeking animal. So when discussing adjustment in married life, both the partners could ask, “Why adjustment?” So you have to give a good explanation. Otherwise, any talk of adjustment will not have the right impact on them. They may agree with your sermon on adjustment but will not follow it in their practical life. Adjustment should be for a higher purpose. By following the principle of adjustment, each will reap the reward of intellectual development. One’s spouse is an ever-ready intellectual partner. They are available at all times, day and night. Discover this aspect of married life, and any sacrifice for adjustment will seem to be insignificant. MARRIAGE: INTELLECTUAL PARTNERSHIP The second chapter of the Quran says: “Your wives are a tilth for you. Go then, into your tilth as you will Do good deeds, and fear God and know that you shall meet him. And give good tidings to believers.”(2:223) This verse’s words ‘do good deeds’ summarise the basic theme. This central idea explains the whole verse, which means that one should be engaged in activities that benefit the future. Man must prepare himself for all the different tests in life to gain a place in the world to come. This should be the goal of a person in life. The verse further says that