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BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-121 : NIKAH... MENCARI SAKINAH RAHMAH DAN MAWADDAH
What should be the intention and main guidance for building a marriage marked by tranquility, love and mercy?
Short answer
The first matter in marriage is to correct one's intention by seeking the pleasure of Allah SWT.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Bayan Linnas
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The first matter in marriage is to correct one's intention by seeking the pleasure of Allah SWT. Its aims include following the sunnah, having righteous offspring, protecting one's honour, and attaining sakinah, rahmah and mawaddah. The statement also advises spouses to resolve problems through discussion and wisdom, be grateful, stay loyal in good times and hard times, keep up congregational prayer and supplication, and be good role models in raising children.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Muridku, ketahuilah perkara pertama dalam perkahwinan iaitu pembetulan niat, iaitu mencari keredhaan Allah SWT.
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-121 : NIKAH... MENCARI SAKINAH RAHMAH DAN MAWADDAH”, 9 January 2018. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/2177-bayan-linnas-siri-ke-121-nikah-mencari-sakinah-rahmah-dan-mawaddah. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/marriage-intention-sakinah-mawaddah-rahmah/