Islamic Teachings on Ideal Family Life — Page 16
~ 16 ~ Marriage is a very sacred bond of love between husband and wife. It must be a source of peace and comfort for both the partners. In this regard, the Holy Qur’ ā n teaches: “He it is Who has created you from a single soul and made therefrom its mate, that he might find comfort in her. And when he knows her, she bears a light burden and goes about with it. And when she grows heavy, they both pray to All ā h, their Lord, saying, if Thou give us a good child, we will surely be of the thankful. ” (The Holy Qur’ ā n, 7:190) In this verse of the Holy Qur’ ā n, the purpose of marriage and union of husband and wife is nicely mentioned, and that is to seek peace and comfort in the other partner. If one of them is not able to provide comfort to the other, then he or she is not fulfilling the purpose of their marriage. Again, at another place, Almighty All ā h says in the Holy Qur’ ā n, “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. In that, surely, are Signs for a people who reflect. ” (The Holy Qur’ ā n, 30: 22)