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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (825) | Marriage in Islam and its purposes
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Summary of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah
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Marriage in Islam and its purposes
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In Islam, marriage is not merely a primal, instinctual relationship between a man and a woman,
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like the relationship between the females and males of most animals,
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or love and infatuation without strict controls and regulations,
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as is prevalent today in non-Muslim lands.
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Rather, it is a sacred bond between the spouses,
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and it has noble objectives and lofty aims.
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The most important of these, firstly, is
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the chastity and protection of both spouses,
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through an organized, lawful means according to Sharia.
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As Allah the Almighty said:
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"And whatever is beyond that..." (Qur'an 4:24)
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“And all married women (are forbidden unto you) save those (captives) whom your right hands possess. It is a decree of Allah for you. Lawful unto you are all beyond those mentioned, so that ye seek them with your wealth in honest wedlock, not debauchery. And those of whom ye seek content (by marrying them), give unto them their portions as a duty. And there is no sin for you in what ye do by mutual agreement after the duty (hath been done). Lo! Allah is ever Knower, Wise.” (4:24)
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And in another verse:
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“This day are (all) good things made lawful for you. The food of those who have received the Scripture is lawful for you, and your food is lawful for them. And so are the virtuous women of the believers and the virtuous women of those who received the Scripture before you (lawful for you) when ye give them their marriage portions and live with them in honour, not in fornication, nor taking them as secret concubines. Whoso denieth the faith, his work is vain and he will be among the losers in the Hereafter.” (5:5)
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"And al-khidr is illicit sexual intercourse with mistresses."
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Marriage is called *ihsan* (chastity),
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meaning protection and safeguarding,
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due to the chastity that each spouse provides for the other.
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And His saying, the Almighty:
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"And marry the unmarried among you and the righteous among your male slaves and female slaves." (Qur'an 24:32)
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And the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
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"O young men,"
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"whoever among you can afford to marry, let him marry,"
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"for it is more effective in lowering the gaze and guarding chastity."
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"And whoever cannot, then he should fast,"
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"for it will be a protection for him."
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Agreed upon.
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All of this establishes in the hearts of believers
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that celibacy and not marrying is a temporary state
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that one must strive to end,
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and remove all obstacles preventing it.
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Thus, marriage becomes, in the estimation of believers,
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an act of obedience and a means of drawing closer to Allah the Almighty.
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Secondly,
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the establishment of the Muslim family,
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in which the rights of each spouse are observed,
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as indicated by His saying, the Almighty:
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"Who created you from one soul"
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"and created from it its mate" (Qur'an 4:1)
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So wives are created from men,
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because Adam's wife, peace be upon him,
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was created from his rib.
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Thus, between them and their women is the closest kinship,
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the strongest connection, and the most sacred relationship,
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as Allah the Almighty said:
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“It is made lawful for you to go in unto your wives on the night of the fast. They are raiment for you and ye are raiment for them. Allah is Aware that ye were deceiving yourselves in this respect and He hath turned in mercy toward you and relieved you. So hold intercourse with them and seek that which Allah hath ordained for you, and eat and drink until the white thread becometh distinct to you from the black thread of the dawn. Then strictly observe the fast till nightfall and touch them not, but be at your devotions in the mosques. These are the limits imposed by Allah, so approach them not. Thus Allah expoundeth His revelation to mankind that they may ward off (evil).” (2:187)
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"It is a connection of one soul to another. And thus,"
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"the Muslim family and the Muslim home"
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"is a dwelling in which affection and mercy are spread,"
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as Allah the Almighty said:
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“And of His signs is this: He created for you helpmeets from yourselves that ye might find rest in them, and He ordained between you love and mercy. Lo! herein indeed are portents for folk who reflect.” (30:21)
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"...mates that you may find tranquility in them." (Qur'an 30:21)
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“And of His signs is this: He created for you helpmeets from yourselves that ye might find rest in them, and He ordained between you love and mercy. Lo! herein indeed are portents for folk who reflect.” (30:21)
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This is the most magnificent and accurate depiction of the marital relationship
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and the formation of the Muslim home.
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Islam does not suffice with these allusions
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and spiritual emanations;
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rather, it follows them with regulations and legislations that guarantee
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the rights of each party.
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Thirdly,
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increasing the Muslim progeny.
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The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
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"Marry the affectionate, the child-bearing,"
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"for I will boast of your numbers before the nations."
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Narrated by Abu Dawud, Al-Nasa'i, and Ahmad,
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and authenticated by Al-Albani.