Islamic Guidance on Marriage
Explore the beauty of nikah through the Quran and Sunnah. Let faith guide your journey to finding a life partner.
Marriage in Islam
In Islam, marriage (nikah) is a sacred bond and a form of worship. It is a means of completing half of one's faith, building a family rooted in love, mercy, and mutual respect.
Marriage is described as a sign of Allah — "And among His Signs is that He created for you mates from among yourselves." (Quran 30:21)
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged marriage as a means of maintaining modesty and fulfilling one's natural inclinations.
Walima provides a halal, respectful environment for Muslims to find compatible life partners.
From the Quran & Hadith
Words of guidance on marriage from the Holy Quran and the traditions of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
وَمِنْ آيَاتِهِ أَنْ خَلَقَ لَكُم مِّنْ أَنفُسِكُمْ أَزْوَاجًا لِّتَسْكُنُوا إِلَيْهَا وَجَعَلَ بَيْنَكُم مَّوَدَّةً وَرَحْمَةً
“And among His Signs is that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that you may dwell in tranquility with them, and He has put love and mercy between your hearts.”
— Quran 30:21
يَا مَعْشَرَ الشَّبَابِ مَنِ اسْتَطَاعَ مِنْكُمُ الْبَاءَةَ فَلْيَتَزَوَّجْ
“O young people! Whoever among you can afford to marry, should marry.”
— Sahih al-Bukhari 5066
إِذَا تَزَوَّجَ الْعَبْدُ فَقَدِ اسْتَكْمَلَ نِصْفَ الدِّينِ فَلْيَتَّقِ اللَّهَ فِي النِّصْفِ الْبَاقِي
“When a servant of Allah marries, he has completed half of his religion. Let him fear Allah in the remaining half.”
— Bayhaqi, Shu'ab al-Iman
خَيْرُكُمْ خَيْرُكُمْ لِأَهْلِهِ وَأَنَا خَيْرُكُمْ لِأَهْلِي
“The best of you are those who are the best to their wives, and I am the best of you to my wives.”
— Sunan al-Tirmidhi 3895
Islamic Marriage Etiquette
Key principles that guide the process of finding a spouse in Islam
Involve Your Wali
Islam encourages involving a guardian (wali) in the marriage process. A wali provides guidance, protection, and ensures the process is conducted with proper Islamic etiquette.
Maintain Modesty
Interactions between potential spouses should be respectful and modest. Avoid being alone together (khalwa) and keep conversations purposeful and within Islamic boundaries.
Istikhara Prayer
Before making a decision, perform Salat al-Istikhara to seek Allah's guidance. Trust in His plan and be open to the outcome He has destined for you.
Rights & Responsibilities
Understand the mutual rights and duties in marriage. Both spouses have rights to kindness, respect, financial support, and emotional care as outlined in the Quran and Sunnah.
Helpful Resources
Further reading on Islamic marriage guidance and principles
Hadith on Marriage — Sunnah.com
Browse authentic hadith collections related to marriage, nikah, and family life from Sahih Bukhari, Muslim, and more.
Quran 30:21 — The Verse of Marriage
Read the full tafsir and context of the famous verse about marriage being a sign of Allah's love and mercy.
IslamQA — Marriage Guidance
Scholarly answers to common questions about Islamic marriage, compatibility, and the nikah process.
Walima Community Guidelines
Read our community standards to understand how we foster a respectful, Islamic environment for all members.
