Islam nature and purpose of marriage

Question 1

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Answer 1

marriage is a gift Allah. Quran refers to God creating soul mates for humans to have

Question 2

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Answer 2

marriage is the basis of family life. The Nikkah takes place in the bride’s home or the mosque, to demonstrate the marriage is under Islamic law (for Shia Muslims, the Nikkah must have 6 verses read publicly), and the marriage contract is signed with witnesses, symbolising the the commitment and undertaking of the couple.

Question 3

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Answer 3

Marriage is the need to have a companion. The wali (woman’s guardian) offers the bride to the groom, to symbolise the groom’s responsibility for his wife.

Question 4

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Answer 4

Through marriage the extended family is created

Question 5

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Answer 5

All Muslims are encouraged to marry to have a partner. Quran 30:21
teaches that marriage is a gift from God