In Islam, marriage is not merely a private relationship between two individuals. It forms the foundation of a family, a society, and a civilization. The Holy Quran describes marriage as a ‘mithaqan ghaliẓan’ (a solemn covenant) (Surah An-Nisa, verse 21). While Islam encourages making marriage easy, it does not promote a culture of secrecy. Instead, it establishes a marital system that clearly safeguards the rights of spouses, the identity of children, and social dignity. Today, many p...