Spirit of Islam, Jan-Feb 2024

When a man and woman tie the knot in marriage, it is a coming together of two opposite personalities. A woman tends to be emotional while a man tends to be egoistic. These traits are a part of their nature. TOWARDS MARITAL BLISS Intellectual Partnership Between Husband And Wife T HE relationship between husband and wife is a delicate matter, because they are not related by blood. Therefore, the only way to make this relationship successful is to use reason, rather than allow emotions to take precedence. In a blood relationship, there is an emotional bonding. But even then, one has to make a conscious effort. The force of nature, existing in blood relationships, does not exist between husband and wife, which is why it is difficult to manage this relationship successfully without rational management. In short, a blood relationship establishes itself by the force of nature, while a nonblood relationship is established through conscious effort and rational management. The important thing to know is the starting point of the rational management of this relationship. Being Grateful The coming together of man and woman in marriage is the most unique event in the universe. All the things created in the universe are created in pairs. But the compatibility that exists between a man and a woman cannot be found in any other created thing. When a man and a woman come together as life partners, it is evident that they have been made for one another through a conscious plan. Once life partners realize this, they will be overwhelmed with gratitude at having found each other. They will consider it a blessing. This happiness in each other will endure; they will feel as if they have found something priceless. This will make them grateful for each other’s companionship. Being Educated Education is important for both men and women. Without education both are incomplete. Education is a need which no one can afford to ignore. Ignoring it would mean depriving oneself of the means to attain a higher goal in life. Unable to reach any worthwhile goal, one would then leave this world in a state of frustration. Education refers to not