03/11/2024
Lecture by sheikh Musa
( Captions)
In Islam, marriage, or nikah, is a significant social and religious institution aimed at building a loving, supportive, and stable family. It’s seen as both a legal contract and a sacred bond, fulfilling half of one’s faith by encouraging companionship, chastity, and family unity.
Key Principles of Marriage in Islam:
1. Intention and Consent: Marriage should be entered with sincerity, intending to fulfill religious duties and strengthen the community. Both the man and woman must consent freely, ensuring mutual willingness.
2. Rights and Responsibilities: Islam outlines clear roles for both spouses. The husband is generally seen as the provider and protector, while the wife contributes to the household's well-being. However, mutual support, compassion, and shared responsibilities are encouraged.
3. Dowry (Mahr): The husband provides a dowry to the wife as a symbol of respect and commitment. The mahr is her right and should be a meaningful gift, agreed upon by both parties before the marriage.
4. Equality and Fairness: Both partners have rights to respect, kindness, and fairness. Islam teaches that love, mercy, and respect should be central to the marital relationship, and decisions should be made in consultation.
5. Divorce (Talaq): While divorce is discouraged, it is permitted if reconciliation isn’t possible. Islam emphasizes attempts at resolution first, with steps like mediation. If divorce occurs, both parties are expected to handle it with dignity and respect.
Marriage in Islam is not just a social contract; it’s a spiritual bond designed to nurture love, faith, and mutual growth.
