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Marriage.
One of the most meaningful stages of a person's life.
A decision that encompasses a mixture of emotions for many.
At a time when the sanctity of marriage is looked down upon in modern day society.
We look at some of the fundamentals when choosing the right partner.
So let's put our spectacles on...
Ayat Al Qur’an - Surah Al- Nisa (The Women) - (4:19)
يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ لَا يَحِلُّ لَكُمْ أَن تَرِثُوا۟ ٱلنِّسَآءَ كَرْهًا وَلَا تَعْضُلُوهُنَّ لِتَذْهَبُوا۟ بِبَعْضِ مَآ ءَاتَيْتُمُوهُنَّ إِلَّآ أَن يَأْتِينَ بِفَٰحِشَةٍ مُّبَيِّنَةٍ وَعَاشِرُوهُنَّ بِٱلْمَعْرُوفِ فَإِن كَرِهْتُمُوهُنَّ فَعَسَىٰٓ أَن تَكْرَهُوا۟ شَيْـًٔا وَيَجْعَلَ ٱللَّهُ فِيهِ خَيْرًا كَثِيرًا
O you who believe! You are forbidden to inherit women against their will, and you should not treat them with harshness, that you may take away part of the Mahr you have given them, unless they commit open illegal sexual intercourse. And live with them honorably. If you dislike them, it may be that you dislike a thing and Allah brings through it a great deal of good.
1 Hadith
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “A woman is married for four reasons: her property, her status, her beauty, and her religion. Thus, give precedence to one with religion.”
Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 4802, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1466
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ عَنْ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ تُنْكَحُ الْمَرْأَةُ لِأَرْبَعٍ لِمَالِهَا وَلِحَسَبِهَا وَلِجَمَالِهَا وَلِدِينِهَا فَاظْفَرْ بِذَاتِ الدِّينِ4802 صحيح البخاري كتاب النكاح باب الأكفاء في الدين
Reflection Point
As we move through the decades..
It is becoming harder and harder to find a good life partner.
With people becoming less connected physically..
And more connected electronically.
It can often feel like marriage is hard to grasp for those who seek it.
In the time of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
The fundamental steps of searching for a partner has remained the same.
But when we look at what is required for marriage today.
The concept has somewhat become over complicated.
With culture and modern day practices taking precedence.
It is always important to return back to the Sunnah our Prophet ﷺ.
Where you will find abundant wisdom and sound guidance.
The four reasons that a woman is married for are:
- Property
- Status
- Beauty
- Religion
And above all of these the religion takes precedence!
Why?
Because a woman who fears her Lord, will guard her chastity and preserve the rights of those around her.
And likewise for a husband who fears Allah سبحانه وتعالى
He will uphold his duties and preserve the rights of others around him.
And ofcourse, everyone has shortcomings and we all make mistakes.
But just remember..
Property will deteriorate over time..
Status among the people comes and goes…
Beauty fades away with age and sickness..
But your relationship with Allah is everlasting.
So choose the spouse with religion and you will be successful.
This week, we have prepared an informative and important Infographic highlighting the importance of choosing a righteous spouse when seeking marriage.
An encouragement for our brothers and sisters to implement and adhere to the sayings of our Prophet ﷺ in their lives.
So choose wisely when picking a spouse for yourself..
Or when seeking marriage for family members...
Or within your community.
This is the quickest path to finding the spouse that one truly deserves...
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