*COURTSHIP & DATING*
*{{Halal OR Haram}}*
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*Questions*
👇🏿👇🏿
Q1. What Does Islam Say About Dating & Marriage?
Q2. Can we ‘date’ in Islam? If not, why not?
*All praise be to Allah*
*B4 we take each of these questions one after the other,, I will want us to understand the following:* 👇🏿
*"Dating" as it is currently practiced in much of the world does not exist among Muslims. Young Muslim men and women (or boys and girls) do not enter into one-on-one intimate relationships, spending time alone together and "getting to know one another" in a very deep way as a precursor to selecting a marital partner. Rather, in Islamic culture, pre-marital relationships of any kind between members of the opposite sex is forbidden*
😳😷😷😷😷
*Friendship {{courtship/dating}} with Opposite Sex*
*Muslims should have good relations with all people, males as well as females. At school, at work, in you neighborhood etc. you should be kind and courteous to everyone. However, it is not allowed in Islam to take a non-mahram person or persons of the opposite gender as a very close friend. Such friendship often leads to Haram.*
*In the Qur’an, Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala mentioned that good men and women are those who marry, do not have fornicating relationships and do not have “paramours” (“akhdan” see al-Nisa’ 4:25; al-Ma’idah 5:5).*
*“Akhdan” are “sweethearts” or for a man a “mistress” and for a woman a “lover”. The Prophet - peace be upon him - said, whenever two strangers of the opposite gender are alone with each other, Satan becomes the third one between them. (al-Tirmidhi, 1091).*
*THE ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE*
*Islam does not permit courtship and dating, BUT believes in the choice of a marriage partner. This is one of the most important decisions a person will make in his or her lifetime. It should not be taken lightly, nor left to chance or hormones. It should be taken as seriously as any other major decision in life--with prayer, careful investigation and family involvement.*
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*Question 1*
*Let us examine the difference between dating & marriage.*
*DATING*
*One of our current scholars told us, “Dating prepares us – NOT for marriage, but for DIVORCE.* 😳
*After being “involved” with a person for a time, and then breakiing up and going through the feelings of remorse or loneliness and unhappiness, and then moving on to the next “relationship” and then another break-up, hard feelings, sadness and then yet another series of dating, hanging out, breaking up and so on.*
*Definitely a married couple who have both been in “relationships” prior to marriage, falling in love, arguing, breaking up and then going through the sad feelings and repeating this over and over, are much more likely to end up in a very rough marriage and very possible divorce.*
*There is no room in Islam for illicit affairs or the Western vogue-word of boyfriend and girlfriend. All those stories of media and movies are not helpful to make a person comply with the teachings of Islam.*
*MARRIAGE*
*Islam teaches us that marriage is the finest, purest and permissible relationship that should exist between a male and female; it should be the goal that they both have in mind.*
*Marriage is so serious and so important that it is clearly defined in the Quran and in the teachings of Islam by the prophet, peace be upon him.*
*You may be surprised to learn the subject of Divorce – is also mentioned and dealt with in very clear terms, to insure that it does not happen except with due consideration and proper representation and insurance of rights for both parties.*
*Quran offers many references concerning rights and limits in marriage, love and divorce. There is even an entire surah (chapter) named Al Talaq (The Divorce).*
*Marriage in Islam is a beautiful way for two people to bring together their families, heritage and culture for the purpose of bringing more little Muslims into the world, in love, commitment and dedication to Allah, His Book, His prophet, peace be upon him, and surrender to Him in peace (Islam).*
*Question 2*
*The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, says: "Three qualities, if found in a person, will help him have perfect faith: Having Allah and His Messenger, peace and blessings be upon him, as the most beloved ones, loving a person only for the sake of Allah and hating getting back to Kufr (disbelief) the way one hates to be thrown into fire.”*
*That means love is a fruit of piety. Love without piety is mischief.*
*There is no concept of courtship in Islam as it is practiced in many parts of the world. There is no dating or living in de facto relationship or trying each other out before committing to each other. There is to be no physical relationship whatsoever before marriage.*
*From an Islamic perspective, in choosing a partner, the most important factor that should be taken into consideration is Taqwa (piety and consciousness of Allah).*
*The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, recommended the suitors to see each other before going through with marriage procedures. That is very important because it is unreasonable for two people to be thrown into marriage and be expected to have a successful marital life, full of love and affection, when they know nothing of each other. The couple are permitted to look at each other.*
*This ruling does not contradict the Qur’anic verse that says, “…believing men and women should lower their gaze” (An-Nur: 30). The couple, however, are not permitted to be alone in a closed room or go out together alone. As the Hadith says: “When a man and a woman are together alone, the Shaytan (Satan) makes their third.”*
*One of the conditions of a valid marriage is the consent of the couple. Marriage by definition is a voluntary union of two people.*
*The choice of a partner by a Muslim virgin girl is subject to the approval of the father or guardian. This is to safeguard her welfare and interests.*
*The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said:”The widow and the divorced woman shall not be married until she has consented to that and the virgin shall not be married until her consent is sought.”*
*The Prophet did nullify the marriage of a girl who complained to him that her father had married her against her wishes. Though love is something nice, and it is recommended for a man to marry a woman whom he loves, because the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: “There is nothing better for two who love each other than marriage.”*
*(Sahih Al-Jami`, 5200)*
*However, this love should not be overwhelming and cause a person to forget other characteristics which he should look for in the person he wants to marry.*
*The most important characteristic is religious commitment. The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: "A woman may be married for four things: her wealth, her lineage, her beauty and her commitment to religion. Choose the one who is religious, may your hands be rubbed with dust [i.e., may you prosper]!”*
*(Agreed-upon Hadith).*
💞 *Dear brother in Islam, we hope that the main points of the issue have become clear. Now, let’s assume that you are the person mentioned in your question:- On what basis would you like to choose your partner? Wouldn’t you look to her commitment to Islam – does she pray regularly, for example? Does she adhere to the Islamic Hijab prescribed byShari’ah?*
*If the lady you want to marry is religious, of good manners, and obeys Allah and His Messenger, and both of you want to please Allah in this world in order to earn reward in the Hereafter, then you have made a perfect choice, and we ask Allah to fulfill your hopes and bring you together in a good way. If she is not, then you should reconsider your choice. May Allah help you to do what He loves and what pleases Him!*
*Please dear brothers and sisters, BEFORE making up your mind, BEFORE you let yourself fall in LOVE – BEFORE you get into something you will regret later — ASK ALLAH.. Salatul Istakharah (the prayer for letting Allah to choose for you), is the most important and most effective way to find what will make you the happiest and give you the best partner for your life here and in the Hereafter.. Trust Allah – do the Salatul Istakharah…*
*Allah knows best*
*Islamic WhatsApp group*
*{{MY DEEDS AND MY GRAVE}}*
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سبحانك وبحمدك أشهد أن لا إله إلا أنت أستغفرك وأتوب إليك
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*{{Halal OR Haram}}*
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*Questions*
👇🏿👇🏿
Q1. What Does Islam Say About Dating & Marriage?
Q2. Can we ‘date’ in Islam? If not, why not?
*All praise be to Allah*
*B4 we take each of these questions one after the other,, I will want us to understand the following:* 👇🏿
*"Dating" as it is currently practiced in much of the world does not exist among Muslims. Young Muslim men and women (or boys and girls) do not enter into one-on-one intimate relationships, spending time alone together and "getting to know one another" in a very deep way as a precursor to selecting a marital partner. Rather, in Islamic culture, pre-marital relationships of any kind between members of the opposite sex is forbidden*
😳😷😷😷😷
*Friendship {{courtship/dating}} with Opposite Sex*
*Muslims should have good relations with all people, males as well as females. At school, at work, in you neighborhood etc. you should be kind and courteous to everyone. However, it is not allowed in Islam to take a non-mahram person or persons of the opposite gender as a very close friend. Such friendship often leads to Haram.*
*In the Qur’an, Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala mentioned that good men and women are those who marry, do not have fornicating relationships and do not have “paramours” (“akhdan” see al-Nisa’ 4:25; al-Ma’idah 5:5).*
*“Akhdan” are “sweethearts” or for a man a “mistress” and for a woman a “lover”. The Prophet - peace be upon him - said, whenever two strangers of the opposite gender are alone with each other, Satan becomes the third one between them. (al-Tirmidhi, 1091).*
*THE ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE*
*Islam does not permit courtship and dating, BUT believes in the choice of a marriage partner. This is one of the most important decisions a person will make in his or her lifetime. It should not be taken lightly, nor left to chance or hormones. It should be taken as seriously as any other major decision in life--with prayer, careful investigation and family involvement.*
*-----------------*
*Question 1*
*Let us examine the difference between dating & marriage.*
*DATING*
*One of our current scholars told us, “Dating prepares us – NOT for marriage, but for DIVORCE.* 😳
*After being “involved” with a person for a time, and then breakiing up and going through the feelings of remorse or loneliness and unhappiness, and then moving on to the next “relationship” and then another break-up, hard feelings, sadness and then yet another series of dating, hanging out, breaking up and so on.*
*Definitely a married couple who have both been in “relationships” prior to marriage, falling in love, arguing, breaking up and then going through the sad feelings and repeating this over and over, are much more likely to end up in a very rough marriage and very possible divorce.*
*There is no room in Islam for illicit affairs or the Western vogue-word of boyfriend and girlfriend. All those stories of media and movies are not helpful to make a person comply with the teachings of Islam.*
*MARRIAGE*
*Islam teaches us that marriage is the finest, purest and permissible relationship that should exist between a male and female; it should be the goal that they both have in mind.*
*Marriage is so serious and so important that it is clearly defined in the Quran and in the teachings of Islam by the prophet, peace be upon him.*
*You may be surprised to learn the subject of Divorce – is also mentioned and dealt with in very clear terms, to insure that it does not happen except with due consideration and proper representation and insurance of rights for both parties.*
*Quran offers many references concerning rights and limits in marriage, love and divorce. There is even an entire surah (chapter) named Al Talaq (The Divorce).*
*Marriage in Islam is a beautiful way for two people to bring together their families, heritage and culture for the purpose of bringing more little Muslims into the world, in love, commitment and dedication to Allah, His Book, His prophet, peace be upon him, and surrender to Him in peace (Islam).*
*Question 2*
*The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, says: "Three qualities, if found in a person, will help him have perfect faith: Having Allah and His Messenger, peace and blessings be upon him, as the most beloved ones, loving a person only for the sake of Allah and hating getting back to Kufr (disbelief) the way one hates to be thrown into fire.”*
*That means love is a fruit of piety. Love without piety is mischief.*
*There is no concept of courtship in Islam as it is practiced in many parts of the world. There is no dating or living in de facto relationship or trying each other out before committing to each other. There is to be no physical relationship whatsoever before marriage.*
*From an Islamic perspective, in choosing a partner, the most important factor that should be taken into consideration is Taqwa (piety and consciousness of Allah).*
*The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, recommended the suitors to see each other before going through with marriage procedures. That is very important because it is unreasonable for two people to be thrown into marriage and be expected to have a successful marital life, full of love and affection, when they know nothing of each other. The couple are permitted to look at each other.*
*This ruling does not contradict the Qur’anic verse that says, “…believing men and women should lower their gaze” (An-Nur: 30). The couple, however, are not permitted to be alone in a closed room or go out together alone. As the Hadith says: “When a man and a woman are together alone, the Shaytan (Satan) makes their third.”*
*One of the conditions of a valid marriage is the consent of the couple. Marriage by definition is a voluntary union of two people.*
*The choice of a partner by a Muslim virgin girl is subject to the approval of the father or guardian. This is to safeguard her welfare and interests.*
*The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said:”The widow and the divorced woman shall not be married until she has consented to that and the virgin shall not be married until her consent is sought.”*
*The Prophet did nullify the marriage of a girl who complained to him that her father had married her against her wishes. Though love is something nice, and it is recommended for a man to marry a woman whom he loves, because the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: “There is nothing better for two who love each other than marriage.”*
*(Sahih Al-Jami`, 5200)*
*However, this love should not be overwhelming and cause a person to forget other characteristics which he should look for in the person he wants to marry.*
*The most important characteristic is religious commitment. The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: "A woman may be married for four things: her wealth, her lineage, her beauty and her commitment to religion. Choose the one who is religious, may your hands be rubbed with dust [i.e., may you prosper]!”*
*(Agreed-upon Hadith).*
💞 *Dear brother in Islam, we hope that the main points of the issue have become clear. Now, let’s assume that you are the person mentioned in your question:- On what basis would you like to choose your partner? Wouldn’t you look to her commitment to Islam – does she pray regularly, for example? Does she adhere to the Islamic Hijab prescribed byShari’ah?*
*If the lady you want to marry is religious, of good manners, and obeys Allah and His Messenger, and both of you want to please Allah in this world in order to earn reward in the Hereafter, then you have made a perfect choice, and we ask Allah to fulfill your hopes and bring you together in a good way. If she is not, then you should reconsider your choice. May Allah help you to do what He loves and what pleases Him!*
*Please dear brothers and sisters, BEFORE making up your mind, BEFORE you let yourself fall in LOVE – BEFORE you get into something you will regret later — ASK ALLAH.. Salatul Istakharah (the prayer for letting Allah to choose for you), is the most important and most effective way to find what will make you the happiest and give you the best partner for your life here and in the Hereafter.. Trust Allah – do the Salatul Istakharah…*
*Allah knows best*
*Islamic WhatsApp group*
*{{MY DEEDS AND MY GRAVE}}*
*--------------------*
*Join us by contacting--((+2347033395539 OR +2348030566563--grp Admins))*
سبحانك وبحمدك أشهد أن لا إله إلا أنت أستغفرك وأتوب إليك
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