The Blessings and Benefits of Marriage

Marriage is one of the blessings that God has granted to His servants, and He made it beloved and desirable for people so that it becomes a means for the continuation of human life. Islam encourages marriage and makes it obligatory for those who are able to marry and fear falling into sin. For those who are able, even without fear of temptation, marriage is considered a Sunnah.

Some people avoid marriage because of its responsibilities and challenges, but if they knew its religious and worldly benefits, they would pursue it without hesitation. In this article, we discuss the benefits of marriage.

The Benefits of Marriage

Marriage has many benefits, including:

• Obeying God’s command to populate the earth.

• Earning rewards by following the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, as every lawful act can become an act of worship with sincere intention.

• A strong protection against committing forbidden acts, and a reason for chastity and purity.

• Emotional stability, security, and peace of mind. Marriage is natural for human beings; men need women, and women need men. Remaining unmarried despite the ability to marry leads to missing many needs that marriage fulfills.

• Preserving the continuation of mankind through having children, increasing the number of Muslims, and contributing to the improvement of society.

• Gaining righteous children who pray for their parents during life and after death; they are considered a continuous charity for them.

• A means of achieving wealth and escaping poverty.

• Cooperation between spouses in managing life: the wife takes care of the home and children as suited to her nature, while the husband works to provide for the family and supports the upbringing of children.

• Physical and health benefits for the body.

Tips for a Successful Marriage

Advice for the Husband:

• Fulfill God’s rights so that your wife will obey you.

• Help her in worshiping God; if she knows her Lord’s rights, she will recognize your rights.

• Be gentle with her, be patient, and overlook her faults; no one is perfect.

• Surprise her with gifts from time to time.

• Greet her when you enter the house and show her affection and care.

• Call her by the names she loves.

• Look good for her as she does for you: comb your hair, smell good, and dress well. Beauty is required from both husband and wife.

• Praise her whenever she does something good; the more you appreciate her efforts, the more love she will show you.

• Help her with housework, even small tasks, to show your appreciation.

• Smile at her, express your love, and treat her kindly.

Advice for the Wife:

• Obey your Lord so that your husband will be as you wish.

• Obey your husband in what he requests, except in matters that involve disobedience to God.

• Protect yourself, his property, and his children, and do not allow anyone into the home without his permission.

• Beautify yourself for him and do not neglect your appearance.

• Do not leave the house without his permission.

• Give him his marital rights.