SANCTITY OF MARRIAGE IN ISLAM

To those who have attained to faith We shall unite their offspring (families) who have also followed them in faith, and We shall not let any of their good deeds go unrewarded. (52: 21) The gist of the above teachings is motivation towards modesty and being contented with what one is blessed with. It is calling people towards seeking joy in what has been granted to them and not to look at what is given to others. There is a commandment to make the home a place for learning and intellectual development instead of following a materialistic culture. People are advised to live according to their means, which inculcates frugality. On the other hand, vying for more wealth to live a luxurious life is sometimes a cause for one of the spouses to indulge in extra-marital affairs. God promises His rewards to those who live with faith in Him and live as per His commandments. The following teachings of the Prophet further show the way of living harmoniously with one another. Only a man of noble character will honour women, and only a man of base intentions will dishonour them. No believing man should hate a believing woman, for if there is any habit of hers that displeases him, there will be some other habit of hers which pleases him. Beware, your women have rights over you and you have rights over your women. 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 which 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 for her piety. Select the pious, may you be blessed. Virtuous men and women are considered a great treasure for each other. They are helpers in the management of life, trustworthy partners, and friends to each other who are available all the time. All this is possible only within the framework of a marriage. Any other arrangement does not have a congenial atmosphere for such companionship to flourish. Virtuous men and women are considered a great treasure for each other. They are helpers in the management of life, trustworthy partners, and friends to each other who are available all the time.