Domestic Issues and Their Solutions — Page 133
133 Fazl, London. After reciting the official nikah sermon, Huzoor e Anwer said: ‘ Nikah is a bond in which Allah the Exalted is dee med Witness between a man and a woman and a promise is made that we will always try to honour this relationship while abiding by righteousness. However, unfortunately perhaps due to Western influence or the current education system, these days relationship s begin to fracture too soon due to a lack of tolerance. However, Allah the Exalted states and commands us to abide by righteousness in the verses of the Holy Qur’an which make up the nikah sermon. Indeed the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be o n him) would have chosen these verses for the nikah sermon through Divine indication. This is something both sides of families and the man and the woman should always keep in view and should be mindful that this relationship is a very important and sacred bond. As I have said many times before, both sides of the families should avoid starting fights, creating bitterness and brea king up over minor matters. ’ (Published in the weekly Al Fazl International, 1 June 2012) Lack of Trust Due to Falsehood A big r eason for lack of trust between husband and wife is when one of the two or both are embroiled in the habit of lying. Drawing attention to this Huzoor e Anwer (may Allah be his Helper) said: