Marriage in Islam

Importance of Learning about Marriage in Islam

• Marriage is a very important part of being a Muslim, and it's essential to learn about it in order to attain tranquility and peace of mind.
• The main purpose of getting married is to find comfort, repose, and rest, as stated in Surat Al-Rum, Chapter 30, Verse 21.
• The current divorce rate is alarming, with 277 divorces every hour in the United States, and 2.5 million divorce cases per year.

The Role of Marriage in Islam

• Islam emphasizes the importance of marriage, and it's not just about having kids or continuing one's generation.
• The primary reason for marriage is to achieve tranquility, serenity, joy, delight, and happiness.
• Allah Almighty sent Adam and Eve to earth to live together, and He guided them to follow His instructions to avoid going astray.

Pre-Marital Relationships

• Pre-marital relationships are absolutely forbidden in Islam.
• Any form of pre-marital intimacy, including looking, dating, touching, kissing, and sharing a bed, is regulated in Islam.
• The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said that there is no solution for a couple who are in love other than marriage.

Love and Marriage

• Islam does not forbid love at first sight, but it forbids the wrong approach of how to go about it.
• The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said that there is no solution for a couple who are in love other than marriage.
• Love can be instinctual, but it's essential to differentiate between love based on facts and love based on fiction or lust.

Rights and Duties in Marriage

• The Quran emphasizes the importance of mutual rights and duties between spouses.
• Both husbands and wives have rights and duties, and it's essential to understand these responsibilities to become a better spouse.
• The series aims to educate the Muslim community on the rights and duties of both spouses to achieve a better family and society.

Adorning Oneself

• The Companion Abdullah ibn Maslamah (may Allah be pleased with him) said that he adorns himself the same way he likes his wife to adorn herself for him.
• This means that husbands should also make an effort to look good and presentable for their wives.
• This is a simple example of how the companions of the Prophet (peace be upon him) were imitating and following the footsteps of the Prophet.

Saving the Family

• The series is aimed towards saving the individual, spouse, and family, which will ultimately lead to saving the entire society.
• When the family is healthy, it results in the health of the entire society, but when the family is corrupt, the entire society suffers.
• The success of the entire society depends on the health of the family unit.

Importance of Learning about Marriage in Islam

• Marriage is essential for Muslims to attain tranquility and peace of mind.
• The primary purpose of marriage is to find comfort, repose, and rest, as stated in Surat Al-Rum, Chapter 30, Verse 21.

The Role of Marriage in Islam

• Islam emphasizes the importance of marriage, which is not just about having kids or continuing one's generation.
• The primary reason for marriage is to achieve tranquility, serenity, joy, delight, and happiness.
• Allah Almighty sent Adam and Eve to earth to live together, and He guided them to follow His instructions to avoid going astray.

Pre-Marital Relationships

• Pre-marital relationships are absolutely forbidden in Islam.
• Any form of pre-marital intimacy, including looking, dating, touching, kissing, and sharing a bed, is regulated in Islam.
• The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said that there is no solution for a couple who are in love other than marriage.

Love and Marriage

• Islam does not forbid love at first sight, but it forbids the wrong approach of how to go about it.
• The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said that there is no solution for a couple who are in love other than marriage.
• Love can be instinctual, but it's essential to differentiate between love based on facts and love based on fiction or lust.

Rights and Duties in Marriage

• The Quran emphasizes the importance of mutual rights and duties between spouses.
• Both husbands and wives have rights and duties, and it's essential to understand these responsibilities to become a better spouse.
• The series aims to educate the Muslim community on the rights and duties of both spouses to achieve a better family and society.

Adorning Oneself

• The Companion Abdullah ibn Maslamah (may Allah be pleased with him) said that he adorns himself the same way he likes his wife to adorn herself for him.
• This means that husbands should also make an effort to look good and presentable for their wives.
• This is a simple example of how the companions of the Prophet (peace be upon him) were imitating and following the footsteps of the Prophet.

Saving the Family

• The series aims to save the individual, spouse, and family, which will ultimately lead to saving the entire society.
• When the family is healthy, it results in the health of the entire society, but when the family is corrupt, the entire society suffers.
• The success of the entire society depends on the health of the family unit.

Purification in Islam

• Purification has two senses: removing filth (najasah) and lifting hadath (ritual impurity)
• Removing filth entails purity of body, clothing, and place
• Lifting hadath involves purification through ablutions (wudu') and/or ritual washing (ghusl)

Categorizing Purification

• According to location:
  • Internal or intangible purity: heart's purity from polytheism, hatred, and malice to Allah's believing slaves
  • Physical or tangible purity: purification from ritual impurity (hadath) and filth
• According to type:
  • Purification from hadath:
    • Major purification: ritual washing (ghusl)
    • Minor purification: ablutions (wudu')
    • Purification in place: dry ablutions (tayammum)
  • Purification from filth:
    • Purification by washing
    • Purification by wiping
    • Purification by sprinkling

Defining Hadath (Ritual Impurity)

• Linguistically: refers to an event taking place, repeating, coming into being, or an unknown, unfamiliar matter
• Technically: a state of the body that prevents one from praying and performing other acts requiring purity

Types of Hadath

• Minor hadath: requires ablutions, caused by urination, defecation, and passing wind
• Major hadath: requires ritual washing, caused by sexual intercourse or ejaculation

This quiz explores the significance of marriage in Islam, its purpose, and its role in maintaining peace and tranquility. Learn about the importance of marital relationships and the alarming divorce rates.