Married Life

Those relatives who are close enough to see a women without a veil are introduced in a Quranic verse, being the Book of Guidance; the source of prosperity; the developer of one's personality; and the origin of good of this world and the Hereafter for...

Those relatives who are close enough to see a wome...

In Islamic works there are various, surprising explanations about the heart: The territory of God[Bihar al-Anwar, v.70, p.25] A spring [Mizan al-Hikmat, v.8, p.212] An Imam (leader) [Bihar al-Anwar, v.70, p.53] A monarch [Mizan al-Hikmat, v.8, pp.216...

In Islamic works there are various, surprising exp...

The two sides should agree on a reasonable amount after honest negotiations. The less strict you are about the amount of the nuptial gift, the more God will be pleased. The leaders of Islam have instructed us to be lenient about this issue to ease th...

The two sides should agree on a reasonable amount ...

It is customary among Muslims that the father prepares the wedding trousseau for his dear daughter who is the apple of his eye. He does this through his nobility, kindness and love for his daughter. In this regard, we should remind the groom and his ...

It is customary among Muslims that the father prep...

God has established love in our hearts as husbands or wives and recognizes this to be one of the signs of His Existence. This fact is a manifestation of the importance and extent of love and especially the love and affection of man towards a woman. A...

God has established love in our hearts as husbands...

There are many verses of the Glorious Quran and traditions regarding intercourse which are very beneficial for both men and women. Consider some of the recommendations of the Prophet (Pbuh) and the Holy Household in this regard which have been narrat...

There are many verses of the Glorious Quran and tr...

A group of families think that the marriage or wedding ceremonies provide a permit for carrying out whatever carnal desires they please. At the time of the wedding of their children, they commit divinely forbidden acts based on the request of their c...

A group of families think that the marriage or wed...

In his valuable book Bihar al-Anwar, Allameh Majlesi has narrated Imam Sadiq (Pbuh) as saying the following about Fatimah (Pbuh): The Commander of the Faithful (Pbuh) did not have much material wealth. All he had was a couple of dresses, a camel, a s...

In his valuable book Bihar al-Anwar, Allameh Majle...

Imploring God, praying and supplication, crying in His Presence are all desirable forms of worship at all times, especially before the wedding. This kind of prayer is closer to be accepted by God, and it can establish a background for the fulfillment...

Imploring God, praying and supplication, crying in...

When a marriage is being considered, it is customary among Muslims to conduct investigations about both families. Then they conduct negotiations to determine the conditions for the marriage and the wedding ceremony, and to establish the amount of the...

When a marriage is being considered, it is customa...

Islam is a divine religion and a way of life. The Islamic culture is in harmony with all human values and humanity. Islamic laws are decreed by God who has created man and knows all about man's nature. God has decreed laws based on man's nature and h...

Islam is a divine religion and a way of life. The ...

1- The respectable families should provide the means for the young man and woman to meet each other before marriage. It is not necessary to wed them to make them Mahram (lawful to see each other) for this purpose. This has been allowed by Islam, and ...

1- The respectable families should provide the mea...

The approach to choosing a spouse is much different in the angelic spirit of Islam, when compared to those religions or schools of thought which have become void of the spirit of revelations. Islam does not allow a believing Muslim man to choose any ...

The approach to choosing a spouse is much differen...

As you read, Islam does not allow us to marry off our daughters to several groups of people including the corrupt, the stupid, the ill-tempered, and the alcoholics. Thus by prohibiting such marriages, a woman's respect and honor are safeguarded. In t...

As you read, Islam does not allow us to marry off ...

Young men and women's need to marry is natural and intrinsic. It seems hard for them to resist sexual instincts for a very long time. Delaying marriage has at times led to corruption and sin. Preventing marriage has at times made young men and women ...

Young men and women's need to marry is natural and...

Intellect is the force that aids in understanding and accepting facts, planning for health and prosperity and designing beneficial affairs in man's life. This precious pearl has been interpreted as the inner Prophet in traditions from the Holy Househ...

Intellect is the force that aids in understanding ...

In the year 60 A.H. (681 A.D.), Zuhayr Ibn Qayn Bijali went on the pilgrimage to Mecca with a few of his attendants and performed the necessary ceremonies there. He was the head of this small caravan which had set out from his house to the House of G...

In the year 60 A.H. (681 A.D.), Zuhayr Ibn Qayn Bi...

Mothers and fathers must pay attention to the fact that the right to choose a spouse - with important conditions that dear Islam has stated - belongs to the offspring themselves. Parents do not have the right to force their son to marry a girl whom h...

Mothers and fathers must pay attention to the fact...

Haughty tribes and nations which lived without following God's teachings preached by the Prophets and mentioned in the scriptures all suffered from mental deviation regarding humankind and all world affairs. They made wrong judgments about Creation a...

Haughty tribes and nations which lived without fol...

One's goal for marriage should be spiritual, holy and pure. One must marry in order to obey God's order and the Prophets' manner and to provide for the prosperity of his/her spouse as well as divinely raising children. Both men and women should prepa...

One's goal for marriage should be spiritual, holy ...

A pious man never uses any means, except the lawful ones, and never accepts any unlawfully made money, in order to earn his living. Thus, he respects the rights of all with whom he deals, and no one is harmed by his activities outside the home. He do...

A pious man never uses any means, except the lawfu...