Marriage

Quran and Hadith about marriage. What does Nikah mean and what does it take to enter into a marriage agreement in Islam? It is a strong contract or covenant (mithaqun Ghalithun) as expressed in Quran 4:21.

"When the servant of Allah marries, he has fulfilled half the (responsibilities laid on him by the) faith; so let him be God conscious with respect to the other half," declared by Prophet Muhammad (Mishkat).

Marriage is considered half of faith in Islam and with good reason. Your spouse can make or break you spiritually. Here are nine ways spouses can help each other reconnect with Allah.

I am not an especially exceptional wife to deserve such an exceptional husband but, Alhamdu lillah (all Praise is due to Allah) Allah has blessed me with one.  Every woman deserves one.

There are a dozen things that we can do immediately in order to achieve peace and harmony within the family. 

Learn about the fundamentals of a happy marriage shared by Shahina Siddiqui, a leader social worker of the muslim community in Canada. The fundamental "Fs" of a happy marriage.

The objective and the goal of marriage in Islam according to the Quran verse is to spread love in Islam  and enable us to dwell in peace and tranquility. It is important for us to reflect on these words and their significance.