Marriage in Islam - Part 2

Part 2 of 3 in the lecture series on marriage by Sheikh Shady.

The purpose of Marriage:

The word "zawj" is used in the Qur'an to mean a pair or a mate. In general it usage refers to marriage. The general purpose of marriage is that the sexes can provide company to one another, love to one another, procreate children and live in peace and tranquility to the commandments of Allah.

* Marriage serves as a means to emotional and sexual gratification and as a means of tension reduction. It is also a form of Ibadah because it is obeying Allah and his messenger - i.e. Marriage is seen as the only possible way for the sexes to unite. One could choose to live in sin, however by choosing marriage one is displaying obedience to Allah.

Marriage is "mithaq" - a solemn covenant (agreement). It is not a matter which can be taken lightly. It should be entered into with total commitment and full knowledge of what it involves. It is not like buying a new dress where you can exchange it if you don't like it. Your partner should be your choice for life. One should be mature enough to understand the demands of marriage so that the union can be a lasting one. For a marriage to be valid certain conditions must be met.

1) consent of both parties.

2) " Mahr" a gift from the groom to his bride.

3) Witnesses- 2 male or female.

4) The marriage should be publicized, it should never be kept secret as it leads to suspicion and troubles within the community.

Is Marriage obligatory?
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According to Imams Abu Hanifah, Ahmad ibn Hanbal and Malik ibn Anas, marriage is recommendatory, however in certain individuals it becomes wajib/obligatory. Imam Shaafi'i considers it to be nafl or mubah (preferable). The general opinion is that if a person, male or female fears that if he/she does not marry they will commit fornication, then marriage becomes "wajib". If a person has strong sexual urges then it becomes "wajib" for that person to marry. Marriage should not be put off or delayed especially if one has the means to do so.

A man, however should not marry if he or she does not possess the means to maintain a wife and future family, or if he has no sex drive or if dislikes children, or if he feels marriage will seriously affect his religious obligation.

The general principle is that prophet (pbuh) enjoined up in the followers to marry.

He said "when a man marries, he has fulfilled half of his religion , so let him fear Allah regarding the remaining half." This hadith is narrated by Anas. Islam greatly encourages marriage because it shields one from and upholds the family unit which Islam places great importance.

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[SplitmoonProductions]

Wsalams,

Please see Our channel and find the 'Marriage in Islam' Playlist. This contains all the 3 videos.

May Allah SWT Reward you for watching.

[amalalhomsi]

thank you so much, wallah you have helped me so much.

[TheVisualante]

@Lifeisfine Engagement can last as long as you want it to last, depending on the situation you're in. I have been engaged for 2 years now, simply because I was unable to get married thus far do to obstacles.

[LeFemmeBodyShaper27]

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[checkold]

@Lifeisfine, i think it is good to ask an ALIM...but i will share what i know...If i consider engagment as NIKAH...then nikah last for 4 months...but after that u will need the permission of your wife and i think she can extend to one year.But f she refuses then u r not allowed to leave her...but again i will say that ask a good scholar...dont ask just here and there...this is Islam not a history subject that anyone can answer...jazakallah

[heavenlypeople]

jazakallah khair for uploading, mashalah Sheikh Shady is great, Some interesting and important points mentioned.