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MARRIAGE

Introduction

Marriage (Nikah) is a moral, spiritual, and a legal bonding meant to unite a man

and woman as husband and wife respectively. Marriage is a lifetime commitment

made by two couples with common interest of making their own family, staying

together till death does them apart. Marriage is mentioned in various sections in the

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Holy Quran, as part of Islamic practice (Surah 4:4 ). Holy Qur’an refers to

marriage as a strong covenant, (mithaqun Ghalithun). Quran (4:21) It says: “and

they have taken a strong pledge (mithaqun Galithun) from you”, therefore marriage

is a Holy covenant.

There are few conditions that advocates the age which one is ready for marriage as

per the Islamic teachings and practices. Accordingly, the Holy Quran justifies

(Baligh) puberty, financial capability, and emotional readiness as the primary

fundamentals of marriage. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) says: " O young men

whoever is able to marry should marry, for it will help in lowering of gaze and

guarding of modesty."

Harmonious marital relationship is built upon mutual love, persistence, respect,

unwavering faith, tolerance, moderation, acceptance and appreciation of one

another. Muslims should embrace and support marriage and condemn divorce,

since Allah (SAW) condemns it. An example, Prophet Mohammad (PBUH)

through his hadith narrated by Ibn Umar says: “There is no lawful matter which is

more detested by Allah (SAW) than divorce". (Dawood Ibn Majah). Therefore,

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