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and compassion when their spouse makes a mistake or falls short in
some way, and know that behaving according to the Qur'an will help
them overcome all difficulties and solve their problems. As a result, mar-

riage helps both spouses find contentment and peace.
With the phrase "you have been intimate with one another" (Surat
an-Nisa': 21), Allah proclaims the closeness and intimacy of married life.
The secret of this closeness, intimacy, and valuing of each other is their
intention to create an everlasting togetherness that will extend into the
Hereafter. True loyalty and love requires this attitude. Since their love is
neither selfish nor temporary, but intended to be everlasting, they are
completely loyal, close, honest, and intimate with one another.
As we have seen, the Qur'an's morality forms the basis for a mari-
tal relationship based on togetherness, one in which both parties fear
and respect Allah and follow His morality. In such a relationship, each
person's loyalty, faithfulness, love, sincerity, compassion, and modesty
complement and support the other person. Such a marriage is stable and
long-lasting. The marriages of people without these

qualities, on the other hand, are short-lived.
For these reasons, Islam considers marriage to
be a comfort for women, for in it she experiences
love, respect, loyalty, and faithfulness in the best
possible way. She is always respected, valued, and
honored. The absence of any pride, superiority com-
plex, and lies enables her to find peace and content-
ment.
Our Prophet (may Allah bless him
and grant him peace) became a
great example for all
Muslims in this re-