Nikkah in Islam

In many cultures around the world, the institution of marriage is deeply rooted in tradition. Within Islam, there Nikkah is a framework provided by Allah s.w.t. that offers guidance and procedures for entering into a marriage that involves a ceremony known as Nikkah, where man and woman unite in a halal (legal) relationship. During which it is believed that Allah s.w.t. bestows blessings upon the couple. In the Quran, Allah, s.w.t mentioned many times about marriage and the love between couples and also set up the marriage as a highly recommended act conveyed as a priority. 

The messenger of Allah said that "when a man has married, he has completed one-half of his religion."

Furthermore, in the Quran, Allah states in (24:32) that "Marriage is a permissible means to fulfill one’s sexual desires." Islam emphasizes the importance of intimacy and connection, with marriage viewed as the foundation of family life and a way to fulfill essential human needs.

As the Prophet (P.B.U.H) said, "O young people, whoever among you can marry, should marry, and whoever is not able to marry, is recommended to fast, as fasting diminishes his sexual power." 

Moreover, the Holy Qur'an says: "They (your wives) are as a garment to you, and you are as a garment to them" (187).

Islam teaches us that a husband and wife should love and support one another through thick and thin and bring up their children to be real servants of Allah. It also highlights the need to show love and respect toward one another. 

The messenger of Allah said, "Marriage is my precept and my practice. Those who do not follow my practice are not of me." 

In conclusion, we as Muslims must treat marriage as a deeply faithful act of worship towards Allah and treat the relationship we have with our spouse with the utmost respect.