Islam, has always maintained that marriage is beneficial for us in many ways. Alwaleed talal center for muslimchristian understanding at georgetown. A womans youth, clothes, habits, marriage, motherhood, etc, are all in subjugation. Marriage is based on the truth that men and women are complementary, the. Islam is easily the secondlargest religion in the world. In islam, a marriage is not viewed as a joining of two soul mates, as in the modern west, but rather as a social contract and a religious duty. Modern traditions in muslim marriage practices, exploring english. Marriage in islam is strongly recommended on religious, moral, social, psychological and physiological grounds. In islam, a person should be properly married, and this should include both the religious ceremony and the legal requirements of the law of the land something not of. Have a family and tendency to marriage is one of the most important religious and legal principles of islam that there has been in previous religions. Fifth printing 1993, published by alsaadawi publications, p. Islam is a strong advocate of marriage, and the act of marriage is considered a religious duty through which the social unitthe family. Mar 25, 2015 two, islam looks at marriage as a profound and sacred duty and as a social necessity because it is only through marriage that families are built, and the family is the basic unit of human existence.
Marriage is a religious duty of every muslim and it is considered to be a moral safeguard and a social need. Marriage is a religious duty and is consequently a moral safeguard as well as a social necessity. The family is the basic unit of an islamic nation or society. For instance, marriage becoming obligatory when there is a chance of adultery or any other similar sin. The rights of spouses are special for the man or the woman or both of them. Two, islam looks at marriage as a profound and sacred duty and as a social necessity because it is only through marriage that families are built, and the family is the basic unit of human existence. The contract of marriage and its purposes from islamic perspective. Pdf interfaith marriage in islam and present situation. The aim of marriage for a religious person should be a means of avoiding evil deeds and purging ones soul of sins. Divorce or dissolution of marriage islamic mobility. Marriage in islam marriage with other religion the law of islam allow a muslim male to marry a muslim, jewish or christian woman.
Pdf marriage is one of the most important aspects of human life. The prophet pbuh has said there is no celibacy in islam. Islam is a strong advocate of marriage, and the act of marriage is considered a religious duty through which the. It contains a lot of brief, yet informative articles about different aspects of islam. Islam is a strong advocate of marriage, and the act of marriage is considered a religious duty through which the social unitthe familyis established. Introduction a myth that western culture believes is that islam teaches oppression of women. At the same time, we commit ourselves to the principle of religious understanding and undertake personally that we will respect, and teach our children to respect, other religious views and philosophies, both within islam and without. The following is an excerpt from marriage in islam by muhammad abdulrauf, ph. Consent is the first stage of the procedure of marriage. It should be a means of acquiring nearness to the almighty allah. Many muslims say they know little about christianity and other faiths. In order to create a balance, both husband and wife enjoy their own welldefined rights in their own capacities, as quoted in the holy quran.
Questions related to marriage in islam is marriage important in islam. Muslims views on interfaith relations pew research center. Islam teaches that a womans role in the house is that of royalty, dignity and respect. Marriage and the family in islam should be studied and understood in the context of the scheme of life islam wants to establish. Islams emphasis on marriage the institution of marriage has been given tremendous importance in islam. It is in this context that a suitable and good partner assumes an important role. In islam, it is a religious duty as it is the only way to indulge intimacy between a man and a woman. Therefore although marriage is not a compulsory duty for all people under all circumstances and due allowance is made for those who do not have the capacity for marriage for one reason or other, the emphasis is nevertheless strongly in favour of marriage as the normal adult. This website is for people of various faiths who seek to understand islam and muslims. These rights translate into the following duties that the husband and wife owe to each other.
Muslim scholars have interpreted the quran to mean that marriage is a religious duty, a moral safeguard, and social commitment. Marriage is part of my sunnah, and whoever does not follow my. Allah further states that he has also placed in addition to mercy, love between spouses. Marriage is a religious duty and is consequently a moral safeguard as well as a social. Marriage in islam may thus be broadly summarised as follows. Mar 25, 2019 islamic marriage begins with a search for an appropriate partner and is solemnized with an agreement of marriage, the contract, and the wedding party. Islamic marriage begins with a search for an appropriate partner and is solemnized with an agreement of marriage, the contract, and the wedding party. Marriage is highly recommended it is important to realize that in islamic texts the idea of marriage is not restricted to a platonic relationship between husband and wife, nor is it confined to sex for the purpose of procreation. For all such activities the qur an has prescribed a legal punishment of 100 lashes. The rights and duties of spouses in viewpoint of koran and. Marriage is one of the most important aspects of human life.
The prohibition against interreligious marriage is dinned into our ears from childhood with the result that the idea sounds to most of us as almost unthinkable. Unlike other religions, islam is more than just a group of rites gathered together for certain weekly, monthly, or even annual occasions. There is no place for celibacy like, for example the roman catholic priests and nuns. Muslims around the world agree that islam is the one true faith that leads to salvation. In islam, a person should be properly married, and this should include both the religious ceremony and the legal requirements of the law of the land. Definitely, this is and has always been the custom of the muslims, all the way back to the prophet peace and blessings be upon him and his companions. The most common and recognized types of marriage at this time consisted of. Marriage, family and society a dialogue with the islam konrad. The duty of the wife to take care of housework such as cooking, cleaning and generally serving her husband in the house is an issue about which there are different opinions. Islam is an all encompassing way of life that guides us through every little thing that we face. Islam views it as a strong bond terming by mithaqun ghaleez. Marriage and having a safe and healthy marital relation is a natural affair.
We will use these three major world religions common in north america to illustrate the challenges violence against women and the role of religion rev. Marriage in islam is above all a partnership based on equality of partners and specification of roles. When two believers, through marriage, form a family, their sexual re. But it takes place within the family, is known among the friends and neighbours but for other reasons it is not registered. Introduction despite the predominant idea in the western countries that muslim women do not, or hardly, have basic human rights, in practice, but especially on theological basis, muslim women actually do have more rights than their western counterparts. Marriage and divorce in islam munich personal repec archive. Islam encourages marriage and prohibits premarital and extramarital relationships. If the marriage occurs it is considered to be illegitimate. Interreligious marriage and islam by jamal khwaja in this article i wish to discuss the objections usually raised against the idea of interreligious marriage. The prophet peace be upon him has said there is no celibacy in islam. It lays a spiritual and legal foundation for raising a family. Marriage and divorce in islam ahmad bello dogarawa, ahmadu bello university, zaria page 1 of 28 1.
Marriage in islam is regarded first and foremost as a righteous act, an act of responsible devotion. Islam, unlike other religions is a strong advocate of marriage. However in islamic teaching interfaith marriage is permissible so long as the prospective wife is professing a religion which promotes the oneness of god that is the ahl alkitab islam, 2014, p. Principles of marriage and family ethics islamic mobility. Mar 15, 2011 islam, unlike other religions is a strong advocate of marriage. The prohibition against inter religious marriage is dinned into our ears from childhood with the result that the idea sounds to most of us as almost unthinkable.
Here are the 4 basic duties of husbands in islam according to. Religious marriage is known variously as sacramental marriage in catholicism, nikah in islam, nissuin in judaism, and various other names in other faith traditions, each with their own constraints as to what constitutes, and who can enter into, a valid religious marriage. Concept of marriage in muslim law legal service india. Therefore, the purpose of marriage should be searched for in this spiritual context. Unfortunately today many muslim ladies marry with nonmuslims without learning the order of the islam and deserve the curse of allah till the doomsday. Islam also regards marriage as a way to acquire spiritual perfection. This is an acceptable religious marriage even though there are unethical motives behind it. And few believe islam and other religions have a lot in common. Useful guide including discussions on western sexual morality, islamic sexual morality, islamic view of marriage and women, beginning of sexual life, rules of marriage and the wedding night, contraceptives abortion, and human reproduction.
Arranged marriages in muslim religions fundamental principles. Here in this writeup various aspects of muslim marriage. From islamic point of view, marriage is a religious duty, a moral safeguard and a social commitment. Inter religious marriage and islam by jamal khwaja in this article i wish to discuss the objections usually raised against the idea of inter religious marriage. Both the husband and wife have particular rights and obligations according to the sharia, or the code of law that governs muslim behavior. The first is when marriage takes place without being officially recorded. Indeed, islam attaches much importance to marriage rulings, etiquette and the spouses rights in such a way as to guarantee marital stability and permanence and create a successful family in which children are brought up enjoying psychological stability, observing devoutness and moral integrity, and displaying excellence in various aspects of.
A slight discussion shall be made regarding the contemporary law in vogue and at the end of this paper the findings of the study shall be presented. Interfaith marriage in islam and present situation md. Third, islamic marriages are held together by a religious covenant, called a mithaq. Learning more about the diverse community of muslims and the way theyre expected to conduct themselves throughout the marriage process. Allah swt has ordained a certain set of duties and responsibilities upon the believing men and women, which include the rights and duties of husbands and wives. Well over one billion people practice some form of the faith, and a majority of the faithful put religion at the heart of how they live their lives. Marriage in islam purpose and virtues special article. Islam believes that marriage is not a hindrance in spiritual wayfaring, on the contrary it helps the wayfarer.
A qualitative examination of devout married muslim couples. In arabia before the advent of islam in the 7th century ce, a variety of different marriage practices existed. The food of the people of the book is lawful unto you and yours is lawful unto them. Introduction marriage has been ordained by allah as the correct and legal way to produce children and replenish the earth. Pdf laws of muslim marriage from the concept of the holy quran. In islam, marriage is a religious duty, a moral safeguard and a social commitment. The concept of man and the family which islam gives is in conflict with the concept of man and the family that is prevalent in the west today. Maybe the couple are drawing unmarried benefits or whatever. In islam, marriage is a social and legal relationship intended to strengthen and extend family relationships. Yes, it is an important sunnah of our beloved prophet marriage makes a person complete according to the prophetic hadith. What it is, why it matters, and the consequences of. Judaism, and islam for example, incorporate beliefs and practices as well as cultures that vary greatly in their impact on women who are victims of violence.
Marriage in islam marriage nikah in islam is the union of a man and a woman. That means that marriages between muslim men and christian women or. Generally, in the terms of jurisprudence it is highly recommended, but in many cases due to extraordinary circumstances, it becomes obligatory and a religious duty. Inspired by the islamic faith and guided by our values, we envisage a world where communities are empowered, social obligations are fulfilled and people respond as one to the suffering. Many muslims also say it is their religious duty to convert others to islam. The prophet has also said marriage is my tradition. According to the manual, a woman might be safely instructed in cer.
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