The fruit of one’s marriage could be a righteous offspring...

The fruit of one’s marriage could be a righteous offspring that would be a source of their pride. The Holy Qur’an says: “Your women are a tillage for you, so come to your tillage whenever you like, and send ahead for your souls.” ( Qur’an 2: 223) The sentence ‘send ahead for your souls’ is indicative of the fact that a woman is not a means of satisfying and fulfilling one’s sexual needs and desires, and the ultimate aim of intercourse is not limited to seeking pleasure; rather, it is a means for preserving the human race and bringing forth a righteous offspring that would be a spiritual resource for the future generations.