Marriage in Islam is considered to be of the utmost importance. The final prophet of Islam, Muhammad, said that "marriage is half of religion", and there are numerous hadiths lauding the importance of marriage and family. The Quran identifies a number of men as prophets of Islam. ... Muhammad is a common Muslim male name. ... Hadith (Arabic: , Arabic pl. ...

In Islam, marriage is a legal and social contract and bond between a man and a woman as prompted by the Shari'a. There are two types of marriages in Islam, the Nikah and the Nikah Mut'ah; Nikah Mut'ah, the temporary marriage, which only the Shia Muslims adhere to, is described below the Nikah and its subtypes. Islām is described as a dÄ«n, meaning way of life and/or guidance. ... Marriage is a relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. ... Social contract (or contractarianism) is a phrase used in philosophy, political science and sociology to denote a real or hypothetical agreement within a state regarding the rights and responsibilities of the state and its citizens, or more generally a similar concord between a group and its members, or between individuals. ... Sharia ( Arabic شريعة also Sharia, Shariah or Syariah) is traditional Islamic law. ... Nikkah is the contract between a bride and bridegroom and part of a Islamic marriage. ... This article is about the marriage form, for other uses, see Mutah. ... This article is about the marriage form, for other uses, see Mutah. ... Shiʻa Islam (Arabic شيعى follower; English has traditionally used Shiite) makes up the second largest sect of believers in Islam, constituting about 30%–35% of all Muslim. ... Nikkah is the contract between a bride and bridegroom and part of a Islamic marriage. ...

Gender roles

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Major figures

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Texts & law

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Branches of Islam

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Sociopolitical aspects

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See also

Vocabulary of Islam Index of articles on Islam The following list consists of concepts that are derived from both Islam and Arab tradition, which are expressed as words in the Arabic language. ...

Main article: Gender roles in Islam

In Islam, both genders are considered equal in value and at the same time recognizes the differences between genders, resulting in different rights, obligations, and distinct roles. A woman may propose marriage to a man directly or through an intermediary. Marriage is a social obligation and is registered by the Kazi who performs the short ceremony. When a couple are to be married, a man must pay mahr (dowry) to his bride. Since divorce is allowed in Islam, the amount promised or paid to the bride forms part of her personal property and is of assistance to her in times of financial need, such as a divorce or desertion by the husband. While the Mahr is usually in the form of cash, it may also be a house or viable business that is put in her name and can be run and owned entirely by her if she so chooses. In Islam, both sexes are considered equal before God. ... A Kazi or Qazi is a word of Arabic origin. ... A dowry (also known as trousseau) is a gift of money or valuables given by the brides family to that of the groom to permit their marriage. ... Personal property is a type of property. ...

While there are guidelines regarding the roles of men and women in Islamic society, today these roles are defined as much by the times people live in and geographical location. In more conservative societies such as Saudi Arabia, women may not drive a vehicle nor work in offices, despite the historical precedent of women riding animals, running businesses. Khadija, the first wife of Muhammad, was also his employer and 15 years his senior. In some Islamic societies women wear a 'chador' or 'hijab'[[[veil]]], which may cover the whole body or head Women are expected to be home-makers and caregivers to their children, as well as educated. Again, in conservative societies such as in rural Pakistan, women may be barred from education by the male members of their families. Khadija (Arabic: خديجه ) was the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad. ... Iraqi girl wearing the hijab Hijab (Arabic: حجاب) is the word used in the Islamic context for the practice of dressing modestly, which all practicing Muslims past the age of puberty are instructed to do in their holy book, the Quran. ...

Men are directed to be caring husbands. They are expected to avoid habits and indulgences such as intoxication and gambling. They are expected to be role-models for their children. ... Gambling (or betting) is any behavior involving risking money or property (making a wager or placing a stake) on the outcome of a game, contest, or other event in which the outcome of that activity depends partially or totally upon chance or upon ones ability to do something. ...

Intention to Marry

Main article: Islam regarding intentions to marry

In Islam, there are several acceptable reasons to marry, and several things to observe if one is unable to marry. There are several cases where one may not marry. Such as homosexuality, which is not permissable to be entered into wedlock. This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ...

Marriage

Main article: Islamic Marriage Contract

The purpose, rules and regulations of the Islamic Marriage Contract. asalam aleikum warahmetullah to my brothers and sisters, i read page and just found out that anyone can edit this page so please inshaallah do some research and dont rely on this 100%. wasalam When a couple decides to marry, they draw up a Marriage contract. ... asalam aleikum warahmetullah to my brothers and sisters, i read page and just found out that anyone can edit this page so please inshaallah do some research and dont rely on this 100%. wasalam When a couple decides to marry, they draw up a Marriage contract. ...

Nikah

Main article: Nikah

Nikah is the first, and most common form of marriage for Muslims; described in the Quran in sura 4:4. Nikkah is the contract between a bride and bridegroom and part of a Islamic marriage. ... A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم) is an adherent of Islam. ... The Quran (Arabic al-qurʾān أَلْقُرآن; also transliterated as Quran, Koran, and less commonly Alcoran) is the holy book of Islam. ... See also: Sura (disambiguation). ...

Rules:

• It is aimed to be permanent, but can be terminated by the wife or husband engaging in the Talaq(divorce) process, which is permitted, and is theoretically a last and resented resort.
• The couple inherit from each other.
• A legal contract is signed when entering the marriage.
• The husband must pay for the wife's expenses.
• The wife is not allowed to leave her house against her husbands will.

If a divorce date is determined in the Nikah contract: Talaq. ... A contract is any legally-enforceable promise or set of promises made between parties. ... Nikkah is the contract between a bride and bridegroom and part of a Islamic marriage. ...

• In Sunni jurisprudence,the contract is voided.
• In Shia jurisprudence, the contract is transformed into a Nikah Mut'ah.

• It is only permitted to engage in Nikah Mut'ah with Muslims and, for men, Ahl al-Kitab

Requirement of wittneses: This article is about the marriage form, for other uses, see Mutah. ... The People of the Book or ahl al Kitâb, (Arabic: اهل الكتاب) is a term in Islam for peoples who, according to the Quran, have received divine scriptures —referring to the Taurat (the Torah) and Injeel (the New Testament), as well as the Quran. ...

• Sunni: Two
• Shia: None (ref).

Permision for men to marry woman from Ahl al-Kitab The People of the Book or ahl al Kitâb, (Arabic: اهل الكتاب) is a term in Islam for peoples who, according to the Quran, have received divine scriptures —referring to the Taurat (the Torah) and Injeel (the New Testament), as well as the Quran. ...

• Sunni: Yes
• Shia: No

• May not marry a kafir

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Nikah Mut'ah

Main article: Nikah Mut'ah

Nikah Mut'ah, or "fixed-time marriage", is the second form of marriage described in the Quran in ayat 4:24. It resembles a Nikah in many aspects. There is controversy surrounding the legality of this type of marriage, since Sunnis belive it was abrogated by Muhammad although they agree that it is in the Quran, while Shias believe it was forbidden by Umar and may hence be ignored since Umar had no authority to do so. Since Nikah Mut'ah has a preset time period to the marriage, the couple do not inherit from each other, the man is not responsible for the economic welfare of the women and she may leave her home at her own discretion. It also does not count towards a maximum of wives. The woman must also still observe iddah at the end of the marriage. This article is about the marriage form, for other uses, see Mutah. ... This article is about the marriage form, for other uses, see Mutah. ... The Quran (Arabic al-qurʾān أَلْقُرآن; also transliterated as Quran, Koran, and less commonly Alcoran) is the holy book of Islam. ... Nikkah is the contract between a bride and bridegroom and part of a Islamic marriage. ... Sunni Islam (Arabic سنّة) is the largest denomination of Islam. ... Muhammad is a common Muslim male name. ... The Quran (Arabic al-qurʾān أَلْقُرآن; also transliterated as Quran, Koran, and less commonly Alcoran) is the holy book of Islam. ... Shiʻa Islam (Arabic شيعى follower; English has traditionally used Shiite) makes up the second largest sect of believers in Islam, constituting about 30%–35% of all Muslim. ... For other uses of the name, see Umar (disambiguation). ... It is requested that this article, or a section of this article, be expanded. ...

Other Sunni types

main articles Nikah Misyar, Nikah Halala, Nikah urfi Misyar Marriage or travellers marriage is a modern SunniCitation needed innovationCitation needed. ... In some Sunni schols of law, a couple cannot remarry immediately after having been divorced through the husband saying I divorce you three times in a row, triple talaq. ... Nikah urfi is basicly a normal Nikah, although it is held without informing the general public about it, or notifying the authorities of the country about it. ...

Some Sunnis, deeming Nikah Mut'ah to be haraam have their own types of distinct formations of Nikah. The first type is Nikah Halala is the only means by which a divorced woman that has been divorced for the third time can return to her first husband having consomated another marraige. Nikah urfi, "Az-Zawaj ul-urfi", "Nikah urfi", "unregistred/hidden marriage" is a marriage that fills the Islamic Juridical aspects of marriage, but without filling a registration to the state.^ref. A third and controversial type, not accepted by the majority of Sunnis is Nikah Misyar, meaning "mesyar (traveler) marriage". It is a new form of marriage similar to Nikah Mut'ah. It is innovated by a prominent Salafi scholar, Bin Baaz, and is controversial in some of the Sunni community, for example the al-Azhar University in Cairo. There are several branches of Islam. ... This article is about the marriage form, for other uses, see Mutah. ... Haraam (harām) (Arabic: حرام ) is an Arabic word, used in Islam to refer to anything that is prohibited by the faith. ... Nikkah is the contract between a bride and bridegroom and part of a Islamic marriage. ... In some Sunni schols of law, a couple cannot remarry immediately after having been divorced through the husband saying I divorce you three times in a row, triple talaq. ... In Islam, a woman can not remarry a man after having been divorced from him for the third time. ... Nikah urfi is basicly a normal Nikah, although it is held without informing the general public about it, or notifying the authorities of the country about it. ... Misyar Marriage or travellers marriage is a modern SunniCitation needed innovationCitation needed. ... This article is about the marriage form, for other uses, see Mutah. ... A Salafi (Arabic سلفي referring to early Muslim), from the Arabic word Salafسلف (literally meaning predecessors or early generations), is an adherent of a contemporary movement in Sunni Islam that is sometimes called Salafism or Wahhabism. ... Abdul Azeez ibn Abdullaah ibn Baaz (also Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Baz or Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Baz) was the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia from 1993 until his death in 1999. ... Al-Azhar Islamic university in Cairo Egypt Al-Azhar University is connected to the mosque in Cairo named to honor Fatima Az-Zahraa, the daughter of Muhammad, from whom the Fatimid Dynasty claimed descent. ...

Walima

Main article: Walima

A marriage is traditionaly followed by a Walima, a wedding banquet. Walima, or the marriage banquet, is one of the two traditional parts of an Islamic wedding. ... Walima, or the marriage banquet, is one of the two traditional parts of an Islamic wedding. ...

Sexuality in Islam

Main article: Sexuality in Islam

The Islamic view of sex. Sexuality in Islam is decreed by the Quran and by religous leaders to be confined to marital relationships. ...

Married life in Quran and Sunnah

Main article: Married life in Quran and Sunnah

Explains how a ideal marriage is suposed to look like in the day to day routines, as they are different from the modern western ideal. The Sunnah and Quran explain how Islamic married life sould be conducted. ...

Talaq

Main article: Talaq (Nikah)

The main way to end a Nikah is Talaq, a divorce. In Sunni traditions, it is said that "divorce shakes the throne of Allah". However it is legal and is widely practiced. In Islam, no shame is attached to a person who is divorced. This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Nikkah is the contract between a bride and bridegroom and part of a Islamic marriage. ... Talaq. ...

Triple talaq

Main article: Triple talaq

A controversial Sunni divorce that instantly divorces the couple and makes them haram for eachother. Triple Talaq is a controversial Sunni Islamic procedure whereby a husband can divorce his wife by saying to her Talaq, talaq, talaq (I divorce you, three times). ... This article covers the word as used in Islamic urban planning. ...

Conflicts after a Talaq

Main article: Talaq (conflict)

How mixing secular and religious laws can create problems. In Islamic Law, there are two forms of divorce known as the talaq and its less well-regulated version of triple talaq. ...

See also

• Polygamy in Islam
• Religious aspects of marriage (for all religions).
• Christian views of women