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Islam and Marriage
Assalam Alaikum
Allah has described marriage in the Qur'an as being love, tenderness and tranquillity and
Has inculcated in a man's and woman's heart a longing for the opposite sex. It is only
through marriage that spiritual and mental tranquillity can be achieved.
Mutual pairs symbolic of the harmony of nature, are existent throughout the world, and human
partnership is no exception, as shown in the verse of the holy Qur'An
(And of His Signs is that He created for you mates from your own selves that you may
take comfort in them, and He ordained affection and mercy between you. there are indeed
signs in that for apeople who reflect.) ( Surah Rum Verse 21 )
We can see that Islam is a religion rooted in values and principles such as love and afection.
Mercy and benevolence, and empathy and compassion, and it is clear how the holy Qur'an
considers these as an intrinsic part of marriage. In fact, Qur'an goes further and emphasises
not only that marriage is recommended but also barriers such as finance should not be used
as obstacles to the pursuit of nature:
(If they are poor, Allah will enrich them through his bounty. Surah Nur,Verse32)
