Islam on Marital Rights — Page 6
☐ 6. ISLAM ON MARITAL RIGHTS blessings of Allah be upon him, has also given detailed instructions in this respect. . THE OBJECT OF MARRIAGE. First of all, it is very important to know what, according to the teachings of Islam, is the real aim of marriage. If we understand it thoroughly, we would then certainly try to achieve it. The Holy. Quran says: "And one of His signs is this, that He has created wives for you from among yourselves that you may find peace of mind in them. And He has put love and tenderness between you. " (30:22). . In another verse we have: "He it is Who has created you from a single soul, and made therefrom its mate, that he may find comfort in her. " (7:190). The above verses signify that marriage is meant for the attainment of peace of mind and mutual love and affection. . Allah has also called marriage to be the means of attaining piety and of guarding one's chastity. He says: "They (women) are a garment for you and you are a garment for them. " (2:188). We all know that we wear clothes to cover our bodies and to hide our nakedness. Another purpose of wearing them is to protect our bodies from heat and cold. In the same way the husband and the wife must act as a cover for each other's weaknesses and shortcomings and for each other's chastity and honor. . Again, Allah says: ". . . and you seek them by means of your property, marrying them properly and not committing fornication. ” (4:25). . Therefore, those who marry, in fact, enter into a citadel of safety which guards them against immorality and fornication. . That is why the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be