Book of Marriage
Chapter: The Legal Rulings of Marriage

This topic is of the utmost importance. For that reason the jurists have given it generous space in their compilations, expounding its rulings and clarifying its objectives and effects. Marriage is sanctioned by the Quran, the Sunnah, and the unanimous agreement of the scholars.

Allah the Exalted says, “Marry from among the women who please you—two, three, or four” (Q 4:3). And after listing the women whom one is forbidden to marry, He says, “All others are lawful for you, provided you seek them with your wealth, intending chastity and not fornication” (Q 4:24).

The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, urged and encouraged marriage. He said, “O young people! Whoever among you can afford it, let him marry, for it is more effective in lowering the gaze and safeguarding the private parts.” He also said, “Marry loving, fertile women, for I …”