Author: Ruqaiyyah Waris Maqsood
Publisher: Goodword books
Year: 2002
Language: English
Pages: 190
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8185063257
Description
This highly-readable book takes the reader through the relevant passages in the Quran and Hadith, and goes on to discuss the main social and emotional problems that can afflict relationships, suggesting many practical ways in which these can be resolved.
Islam teaches that marriage is ‘half of religion’ because it fulfils so many basic needs of individuals and of society, it is the cornerstone upon which the whole Muslim life is built.
Modern life brings strains and pressures which can upset even the most compatible relationship. This means that nowadays, to protect the spirit of cooperation and happiness which is the sign of the true Islamic marriage, careful thought needs to be given to the mechanisms which help husband and wife to live together and respect each other’s rights.
This highly-readable book takes the reader through the relevant passages in the Quran and Hadith, and goes on to discuss the main social and emotional problems that can afflict relationships, suggesting many practical ways in which these can be resolved.
Contents
1. Getting Married
2. The Key to a Happy Marriage
3. What is a Good Muslim Marriage Like?
4. A Sign and Foretaste of Paradise
5. The Blessed Prophet and his Wives
6. The Good Husband
7. Celebrating the Difference
8. A Bank Balance in Heaven
9. How to Turn Sex into Sadaqa
10. A Short A to Z of Marriage
11. A Few Rules for a Happy Marriage
Further Reading