Relationships and Family Life - Islam Flashcards
Who you should marry
“Marry those who are single among you for God will develop their moral traits through marriage” Hadith
cheating, homosexuality, sex before marriage
“The only way to protect all within society is to maintain a society where only a man and his wife share the act of sex.” Abdul Wahid Hamid
Homosexuality
“Must you, unlike other people lust after males and abandon the wives that God has created for you? You are exceeding all bounds.”
adultery
“And do not go anywhere near adultery: it is an outrage, and an evil path.”
cohabitation
“A man should not stay with a woman in seclusion unless he is a relative” Hadith
purpose of families
“Do not kill your children for fear of poverty- we shall provide for them and for you- killing them is a great sin.”
Marriage
“God wishes to lighten your burden; man was created weak.”
Purpose of families
“Your Lord has commanded that you should worship none but Him, and that you be kind to your parents. If either or both of them reach old age with you, say no word that shows impatience with them, and do not be harsh with them, but speak to them respectfully.”
marriage
“There is no institution in Islam more beloved and dearer to God than to marriage.” Hadith
Family
“Heaven is under the feet of the mothers.”
Divorce
“Divorced women shall also have maintenance as is considered fair; this is a duty for those who are mindful of God.”
Equality
“People, We created you all from a single man and a single woman, and made you into races and tribes so that you should recognise one another.”
Purpose of families
“Honour your children and perfect their manners.” Hadith
annulment
“If a man gives his daughter in marriage while she is averse to it then such a marriage is invalid.” Hadith
divorce
“…when any of you intend to divorce women, do so at a time when their prescribed waiting period can properly start…if you are in doubt, the period of waiting shall be three months…”
