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...
