Marriage is an important aspect of Islam. In fact, it is an important aspect in all religions. Marriage has been advised in Islam as it safeguards and protects muslims from many sins, such as illegal relationships. An important aspect of marriage which many married couples seem to find difficult is maintaining a good relationship with one’s spouse. Failing to learn and act on this aspect of marriage is one of the main reasons why the divorce rate within the muslim population has skyrocketed. Therefore, this blog series will discuss some of the aspects of maintaining a good relationship with one’s spouse.
Married couples will never find true happiness or peace in their homes unless they live together in a kind manner. Allah, the Exalted, commanded good companionship between a married couple as it helps to maintain the different aspects of life they will encounter such as, raising children and it will bring them happiness. Chapter 4 An Nisa, verse 19:
“…And do not make difficulties for them in order to take [back] part of what you gave them unless they commit a clear immorality. And live with them in kindness.…”
This is a command from Allah, the Exalted. Therefore, whoever violates this command has committed a sin. And whoever strives to fulfil it for the sake of Allah, the Exalted, will be greatly rewarded for their efforts. In fact, Allah, the Exalted, has commanded muslims who divorce to treat each other kindly. Therefore, a married couple must strive even harder to treat each other kindly. Chapter 65 At Talaq, verse 2:
“…either retain them according to acceptable terms or part with them according to acceptable terms…”
Good companionship consists of different aspects. The first is that a muslim should always have a good intention towards their spouse. It is not possible for a married couple to treat each other kindly and be happy together without a good intention towards each other. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 231:
“And when you divorce women and they have [nearly] fulfilled their term, either retain them according to acceptable terms or release them according to acceptable terms, and do not keep them, intending harm, to transgress [against them]. And whoever does that has certainly wronged himself…”
When a married couple have a good intention to keep each other happy then Allah, the Exalted, will guide them towards mutual love and respect for each other. This has been indicated in chapter 8 Al Anfal, verse 70:
“…If Allah knows [any] good in your hearts, He will give you [something] better than what was taken from you…”
It is vital for the husband and the wife to have a good intention towards one another as it will show in their actions. Once this intention changes Allah, the Exalted, will change the relationship they share. Chapter 13 Ar Ra’d, verse 11:
“…Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves…”
This relationship will then become difficult and strained. Whenever a person has a good intention it will purify their heart. When their heart is purified the rest of their body will become purified, such as their tongue. This has been advised in a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 4094. This will cause every aspect of their marriage to take a large step towards goodness and happiness.
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