1. Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said,
"O Assembly of youth, Whosoever of you
possesses the necessary means (for nikah/marriage), then he should marry, for
verily this is most protective for the eyesight and chastity for the private
part. Whosoever does not possess the means then he should fast because this
will aid him in curbing his desires."
(Mishkaat. page267)
2. Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said,
"When a servant of Allah Ta'ala marries then he has
completed half of deen (faith)."
(Mishkaat. page 268)
3. Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said,
"A women is (generally) married for one of four
reasons, her wealth, her family, her beauty or her deen, so attain success by
giving preferance to deen, may your hands become dusty."(an arabic expression
of encouragement or amazement )
(Mishkaat page 267)
Commentary:
Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, The best of you is he who is
good to his family (Mishkaat). The institution of marriage is given a
very lofty status by Shariah and plays an integral role in constructing a
sound and healthy society. The coming together of two individuals via the act
of Nikah brings about a new dimension and outlook to the lives of both husband
and wife. In order for this relationship to be productive and successful a
definite decision of co-operation and consideration needs to be made from both
sides. An atmosphere of giving and taking needs to be created and at times one
will have to forego his or her rights, and sometimes go the extra mile to
fulfil the right of ones spouse.
Allah Ta'ala has placed the man as a care-giver and guardian over the woman.
Therefore the man's attitude and actions can have a crucial impact in
maintaining a harmonious marriage.