marriage Flashcards
muslim views marriage
-foundation of life
-prevents sinning
-social contract that brings together 2 families
-equal rights within marriage
-intended by God for the sharing of love and companionship
-poverty shouldn’t stop marriage
-faithful, lifelong partnership
marriage quotes islam
‘fulfilled half of the religion’
‘no institution in Islam more beloved to Allah than marriage’
causes of an arranged marriage
-poverty
-late marriage
advantages of arranged marriage
-lesser expectations
-easier adjustments
-lesser conflicts
-family support
-LOVE GROWS IN MARRIAGE/LOVE AFTER MARRIAGE
disadvantages of arranged marriages
-risk of life
-differences of opinion
-pressure
-restrictions have no end
-discomfort
christian quotes marriage
‘a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife’
‘two shall become one flesh’
‘be fruitful and multiply’
christian views marriage
-in love before marriage due to ‘be fruitful and multiply’
-natural for a man and women to leave their parents and bring new life into the world
-marriage is a sacrament and a lifelong union blessed by God
-to provide a stable, secure environment for family life
-a spiritual bond
-reflects the love of Jesus and the agreement with God when a couple makes promises before God
-God’s gift at creation