Cards (9)

  • Sahih Al-Bukhari about marriage
    ' Marriage is my Sunnah. Those who do not follow my practices do not belong to me '
  • For non-religious people marriage is still significant for a number of reasons. Not only is it a declaration of the couples love, but can provide financial and emotional stability for the family
  • Some people don't see marriage as significant or necessary, due to the increase in cost. Many choose to cohabit rather than get married as they cannot afford it
  • Muslims encourage marriage because sex is only permitted in a marriage, and marriage helps to protect the couple from any sins and temptations they might face if they were not married
  • While many Muslim matches are arranged, forced marriages are against Islamic law
  • Surah 5:19 about forced marriage being haram:
    ' You who believe, it is not lawful for you to inherit women against their will '
  • Procreation - Having children
  • Cohabitation - A couple living together while not married
  • Polygamy is the act of having multiple wives - quote in Islam
    ' You may marry whichever woman seem good to you, two, three or four. If you fear you cannot be equitable, then marry only one '