Marriage in Islam is a noble practice. This is evident due to the fact that the Prophet (S) disliked for any of the companions or the believers to live life as a single man or woman.
He also regarded marriage as part of his sunnah, which is shown in the following hadith, where he addresses the youth by saying, “Oh the nation of teenagers, whoever of you has the ability to get married then they shall get married and who ever cannot, then let them resort to fasting.’
Therefore, for all the youth who would like to get married but cannot for whatever the reason may be, you should fast, since fasting dampens the desires.
Islam has also made marriage as a way to please Allah Almighty. He (Swt) made the best of people as those who are the best to their families. Furthermore, the best money spent as a Muslim is the money to be spent on the family, as it was narrated by the Prophet (S).
There is another major purpose behind marriage, and that purpose is the same thing that every person seeks, whether it is a Muslim or a non-Muslim. What is it you ask? It is true happiness as a result of marriage.
Happiness is a great goal that mankind has being fighting to achieve for a long time, and marriage is a path in which all believe leads to happiness. However, many people do get married and experience things a lot worse to what they previously perceived about marriage. So what is the problem?
Let us hear the answer from Allah in his holy book. Allah describes the life of those who turn away from his orders and religion:
“But whosoever turns away from My Message, verily for him is a life narrowed down, and We shall raise him up blind on the Day of Judgment.”
He will say: “O my Lord! Why have you raised me up blind, while I had sight (before)?”
(Allah) will say: “Like this: Our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) came unto you, but you disregarded them, and so this Day, you will be neglected…” (20:124-126)
This is a clear message from the Creator of happiness. We must all strive to observe the rules of Allah in all aspects possible. Consequently this also means an unhappy life for those who do not get married for the right reasons, which is to get closer to Allah (Swt), and to fulfill half of their faith whilst protecting their private parts.
On the other hand, let us learn what He described about the lives of those who obey and follow his orders, “Whoever works righteousness, man or woman, and has Faith, verily, to him will We give a new Life, a life that is good and pure, and We will bestow on such their reward according to the best of their actions.” [16-97]
This ayah is quite self-explanatory and unequivocal for those seeking happiness.
My brothers and sisters, let us all turn to Allah and observe the sunnah (in this case, marriage) of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (S) to obtain true happiness in this world, and the hereafter.
All praise is due to Allah, and peace be upon his prophet Muhammad (S), and his companions, and their followers. Allah Almighty says, “And among His Signs is this, 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): Verily in that are Signs for those who reflect.” [30-21]