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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books A Code of Practice For Muslims in the West Marriage Introduction The Islamic legal system regulates the relationship between members of the opposite sex covering its various important aspects and expanding on its details. That is because it is an important need of the human race and many issues relating to the individual and society are based on it. There are many rules concerning the relationship between man and woman.
Yet, I shall confine myself only to the ones that are relevant to Muslims residing in non-Muslim countries. General Rules Marriage is among the highly recommended deeds.
The Prophet has said, “Whosoever marries, he has protected half of his religion.”[^1] He also said, “Whoever likes to follow my tradition, then [he should know that] marriage is of my tradition.”[^2] In another hadith , he said, “No Muslim man has gained a benefit besides Islam better than a Muslim wife who is a source of his pleasure whenever he looks at her, who obeys him when he commands her, and remains faithful to him when he is away.”[^3] Man should give importance to the qualities of the woman he would like to marry.
He should not marry except a woman who is chaste, honourable, of good lineage, and righteous. She should be a source of help to him in the affairs of this world and the hereafter. And should not confine his choice to the woman’s physical beauty and wealth. It has been narrated from the Prophet (s.a.w.) that he said, “O People! Beware of the green grass [growing] in a waste site.” Someone asked, “O Messenger of Allah!
And what is the green grass in a waste site?” He replied, “A beautiful woman in an evil environment.”[^4] The woman and her guardians should give importance to the qualities of the man she chooses to marry. She should not marry except a man who is religious, chaste, of good character, not a drunkard or someone who commits sins and evil deeds. It is better not to reject the proposition of a man who is religious and of good character.
The Prophet has said, “When a man whose religion and character pleases you comes to you [with a proposition], then marry him. If you do not do so, there will be chaos and a great corruption in the world.”[^5] It is mustahab (recommended) to work in getting people married, in being intermediary, and in bringing the two parties to an agreement. It is permissible for a man to look at the attractive features of the woman he intends to marry.