Marriage in Islam

Marriage in IslamTable of Contents

W h a t Q u r a n s a y s a b o u t M a r r i a g e

S a y i n g s o f t h e p r o p h e t ( P B U H )

P r o h i b i t e d M a r r i a g e P a r t n e r s

P r o h i b i t e d M a r r i a g e P a r t n e r s ( T e m p o r a r y

P r o h i b i t i o n s )

O b l i g a t i o n s o f t h e h u s b a n d

O b l i g a t i o n s o f t h e w i f e

M a r r i a g e w i t h o t h e r r e l i g i o n

r e q u i r e m e n t o f f r e e c o n s e n t

M a r r i a g e c o n d i t i o n s

Marriage in IslamW h a t Q u r a n s a y s a b o u t M a r r i a g e

And Allah has made for you mates (and companions) of your own nature,

and made for you, out of them, sons and daughters and grandchildren,

and provided for you sustenance of the best (16:72)

And among His Signs is this, that He created for you mates from among

yourselves, that ye may dwell in tranquility with them, and He has put love

and mercy between your (hearts): verily in that are Signs for those who

reflect.

Marriage in IslamS a y i n g s o f t h e p r o p h e t ( P B U H )

The prophet ( Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him) said :

“O young people! Whoever amongst you can afford marriage, let him

marry. Whoever cannot afford it, let him fasting, for it will be a shield for

him”. [Fath Al-Bari 9:8, and Muslim 2:1018]

"A woman is married for four things, i.e., her wealth, her family status, her

beauty and her religion. So you should marry the religious woman

(otherwise) you will be a losers”. [ reported by Abu Horaira – Bukhari ]

Marriage in IslamP r o h i b i t e d M a r r i a g e P a r t n e r s

A Muslim man must never marry the following:

1. His mother

2. His step-mother

3. His grandmother

4. His daughter

5. His sister

6. His fathers sister

7. His mothers sister

8. His brothers daughter

9. His sisters daughter

10.His fosters-mother

11.His foster-mothers sister

12.His foster-sister

13.His wife mother

14.His step – daughter

15.His sons wife

Marriage in Islam4 . P r o h i b i t e d M a r r i a g e P a r t n e r s ( T e m p o r a r y P r o h i b i t i o n s )

A Muslim man must not marry the following:

1. Two sisters as wives at the same time

2. A women and her aunt as wives at the same time

3. A woman who is already married

4. More than four wives at one time

5. A woman during her Iddah ( period of waiting )

Marriage in IslamM a r r i a g e c o n d i t i o n s

1. the woman should is not Prohibited to the man ( as we mentioned

before)

2. approval of Guardian (Wali) of the woman

3. approval of the woman herself on the man to be her husband

4. two witnesses presence while writing marriage contract

5. people and neighbors should be informed about the marriage

(wedding party )

Marriage in IslamO b l i g a t i o n s o f t h e h u s b a n d

1. To protect his wife

2. To maintain her

3. To pay her dower( Mahar) to her

4. To grant her conjugal rights so that she does not become unhappy with

the marriage

5. To treat her with affection and kindness

6. To allow her to visit her parents

Marriage in IslamO b l i g a t i o n s o f t h e w i f e

1. To look after comforts of her husband

2. To be respectful and faithful to him

3. To grant him conjugal rights at all reasonable times

4. To make herself attractive to him

5. To bring up her children properly

6. To breast feed her children

Marriage in IslamM a r r i a g e w i t h o t h e r r e l i g i o n

the law of Islam allow a Muslim male to marry a Muslim , Jewish or Christian

woman . this is mentioned in the holy Quran (5:5)

This day are (all) things good and pure made lawful unto you. The food of

the People of the Book is lawful unto you and yours is lawful unto them.

(Lawful unto you in marriage) are (not only) chaste women who are

believers, but chaste women among the People of the Book,

the Muslim man can marry with Jewish or Christian woman , but for Muslim

woman not allowed to marry non-Muslim man .

Marriage in Islamr e q u i r e m e n t o f f r e e c o n s e n t

A matron should not be given in marriage except after consulting her; and

a virgin should not be given in marriage except after her permission." The

people asked, "O Allah's Apostle! How can we know her permission?" He

said, "Her silence (indicates her permission)."[Sahih Al-Bukhari 7.67]

The prophet ( Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him) said :

Marriage in Islam

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