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Philosophy of Marriage
The
institution of marriage is an
established tradition of
society, practiced by humans
from time immemorial. It is a
sacred covenant that binds two
people together, a commitment to
live together and be a helper
and friend of each other. A
strong and happy marriage is the
grounds for the blossoming of a
happy home wherein different
personalities traverse the path
of life together. Marriage
fulfills a natural need in the
human being, a need as natural
as the need for food and drink.
This is a fact recognized by all
those who acknowledge the
biological making of the human
being. Islam, being a most
practical religion, advocates
marriage and shuns the idea of
purity through celibacy. Allah has
created the man and the woman to
complement each other. When
joined together in marriage, the
partners perfect each other,
each compensating for what the
other may lack. The Holy Qur'an
says:
They (the wives) are an apparel
for you and you are an apparel
for them. (2:187) This means
that the spouses are a covering,
a guard of the dignity and
respect of the other. They
protect and decorate each other. 1. No
establishment has been set up
which is dearer to Allah than
marriage. A good
marriage creates partners with
positive outlooks on life.
Problems in the world outside,
in the workplace or with
society, are offset by the
happiness found at home. The
home becomes an attractive
haven, wherein the individuals
can find acceptance and
appreciation. A good stable
marriage has been described as
an oasis wherein human beings
replenish their weary spirits.
Society is efficient but cold.
It meets human needs such as
food, clothing, shelter and
other material goods. It does
not always, however, satisfy
needs such as affection, warmth,
emotional support and intimacy.
Marriage and family can provide
for those needs. Psychological
and emotional yearnings of the
human heart are fulfilled in the
close relationship of marriage
and family. It is
important to realize also that a
secure and stable marriage gives
a focus and direction to life.
There is more joy and enthusiasm
for matters such as work,
earning livelihood, cooking,
cleaning and other household
duties. There is little worth in
working only for oneself, or for
that matter cooking for oneself.
When there are other people
involved, such a spouse and
children, there is more
satisfaction derived from the
daily chores of life. |
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