Happily Ever After;

In Dunya and Jannah I will be your Princess

Gulmakai Popal Saleh

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatulla

hi wa barakatuh

General Muslim Population Not to offend or shame anyone

Empty your mind from everything you have learned about

marriage.

Perspective on Marriage❖Islamic❖Psychological/Emotional ❖Historical -Reality/Scenarios

Objectiveand

Purpose of Marriage

❖To achieve Ihsaan

❖Procreation (Children)

❖Pleasure/ Companionship

❖Keeping the morals in the society strong

❖Nikah: The original meaning of the word nikah is the physical relationship between man and woman. It is also used secondarily to refer to the contract of marriage which makes that relationship lawful.

❖Fiqh: A contract that results in the two parties physically enjoying each other in the manner allowed by the Shari'a.

“And among His signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that you may dwell in peace and tranquility with them, and He has put love and mercy between your (hearts): Verily in that are signs for those who reflect” (Quran; Ta-

Ha 30:21).

Arranged Marriage Versus Love Marriage

True love will come only after years of living together and giving the following to your

marriage

Why learn?

Islam places obligations on men and women to complete half of their Deen with marriage.

The influence of the environment on one's thought process concerning marriage.

Parent’s Influence❖Mother; Mostly female child❖Father; Mostly male child

Rights of Wife

❖Culture/ Environment 1. Mahr for wife 2. Accommodation3. Protector4. Allowance 5. Love, kindness and respect6. Acquiring Islamic Knowledge

Husband Rights

❖Feminist/Secular Theory

1. Obedience and Serving

2. Not denying the husband in bed

3. Not admitting to one's home anyone husband dislikes

4. Ask her husband permission before leaving the home

5. Love, kindness and respect

❖Friends/ Family

❖Religion: Qur’an & Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad

Tips:❖ Respect yourself, respect

him, respect your and his family

❖ Spice things up in the bedroom

❖ Learn the art of communication

‘The man is the head, but the woman is the neck. And she can turn the head any way she wants.’ ― Nia Vardalos

Conclusion❖ The husband is the ameer of the home and has many

rights over his family and responsibilities towards them

❖ The most important of the wife responsibilities is her obedience and willingness to serve her husband

❖ She has more rights with regards to being treated well and being handled with care

❖ When a husband is pleased with his wife and gets his due rights from her, her reward is great insha Allah

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Thank you! May Allah bless your

marriage.

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