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Surah An Nur from the Quran in Arabic and English
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The Foolish and The Faithful
When Tradition Replaces Religion
Nouman Ali Khan Bayyinnah Institute
In the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, marriage is described as a natural, moral, and protective institution with spiritual and social benefits. These teachings are found mainly in hadith collections such as Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim.
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Marriage as a protection of chastity
“O young people! Whoever among you is able to marry should marry, for it helps lower the gaze and guard chastity. And whoever cannot, should fast, for it is a shield for him.” -
Marriage as part of the Prophet’s way
“Marriage is part of my Sunnah, and whoever does not follow my Sunnah has nothing to do with me.”
- The best character in marriage
“The best of you are those who are best to their wives.”
- Marriage as half of faith (commonly reported meaning)
The Prophet emphasized that marriage helps complete a person’s moral and social responsibility, encouraging lawful companionship and family structure.
Across authentic narrations, marriage is presented as:
A protection of moral behavior
A source of companionship and stability
A strongly recommended Sunnah
A measure of good character through treatment of one’s spouse
Quran 2:187:
“They are a garment for you, and you are a garment for them.”
Quran 2:231 says:
“And when you divorce women and they have fulfilled their term, either retain them according to acceptable terms or release them according to acceptable terms, and do not keep them intending harm to transgress [against them]. And whoever does that has certainly wronged himself…”
— Sahih International
Arabic (opening portion):
وَإِذَا طَلَّقْتُمُ ٱلنِّسَآءَ فَبَلَغْنَ أَجَلَهُنَّ فَأَمْسِكُوهُنَّ بِمَعْرُوفٍ أَوْ سَرِّحُوهُنَّ بِمَعْرُوفٍ ۖ وَلَا تُمْسِكُوهُنَّ ضِرَارًۭا لِّتَعْتَدُوا۟
This verse emphasizes fairness, dignity, and avoiding harm or manipulation during divorce.
Quran 30:21:
“And among His signs is that He created for you spouses from among yourselves so that you may find tranquility in them; and He placed between you affection and compassion”
This verse describes marriage as being built on affection, compassion, and peace.
From Quran 33:35:
“Indeed, Muslim men and Muslim women, believing men and believing women … Allah has prepared for all of them forgiveness and a great reward.”
The verse lists men and women side by side in faith, devotion, patience, charity, and righteousness.
Protecting women from harm and injustice
From Quran 2:231:
“Do not retain them intending harm, to transgress against them.”
This verse warns against mistreatment and abuse in relationships.
Quran 4:19 (part of the verse) says:
“And live with them in kindness. For if you dislike them, perhaps you dislike a thing and Allah makes therein much good.”
— Sahih International
Arabic:
وَعَاشِرُوهُنَّ بِٱلْمَعْرُوفِ ۚ فَإِن كَرِهْتُمُوهُنَّ فَعَسَىٰٓ أَن تَكْرَهُوا۟ شَيْـًۭٔا وَيَجْعَلَ ٱللَّهُ فِيهِ خَيْرًۭا كَثِيرًۭا
This verse emphasizes treating wives with fairness, respect, and kindness, even during difficulty or dislike.
Quran 2:216
“Perhaps you dislike something while it is good for you, and perhaps you love something while it is bad for you. And Allah knows, while you know not.”
The verse is often understood as a reminder that immediate feelings—fear, discomfort, loss, uncertainty—do not always reflect what will ultimately benefit a person. Many people quote it during difficult periods to express the idea that wisdom and outcomes may only become clear later.
There are three types of people whom Allah has taken it upon Himself to help: the fighter in the cause of Allah, the mukatab (slave) who desires to purchase his freedom, and the one who marries seeking to chaste (preserve their chastity)."
Reference: Narrated by At-Tirmidzi (No. 1655), graded as Hasan/Sahih (Good/Authentic)