Domestic Issues and Their Solutions — Page 127
127 ‘An Ahmadi gi rl should always be mindful of her religion in that she is an Ahmadi, and if she marries outside of Ahmadiyyat then it can adversely affect her next generation and her own faith can also be compromised. The reason is that by going into a family of a differ ent faith she can come under their influence. (Address delivered to ladies on July 28 2007 at Jalsa Salana UK. Published in Al Fazl International 13 November 2015) Huzoor e Anwer said at another occasion: ‘Situations are now coming to light where hatred beg ins soon after marriage takes place; in fact hatred begins at the time of marriage! Why did they even get married ? Unfortunately such instances are on the increase here in these [Western] countries. Probably Ahmadis are being influenced by the others in th is regard despite the fact that Allah the Exalted enabled the Ahmadis to join the Jama’at of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) purely so that they may adorn themselves with the colour of the religion of Allah. It should be so that even if marriage is not of one’s choice, the couple should initially stay together and understand each other and reflect over the advice based on which they have pledged their nikah, that is, to abide by righteousness. However, if after making all the efforts, feelings of di slike continue to develop, then before taking an extreme action, you are commanded to seek mediation, consult relatives,