The Mahdi Times The Mahdi Times, Issue #27, February 2015 | Page 20

Marriage Advice
By Miqdaad Versi And Zahra Khimji

Increased divorce rates in
recent years demonstrate that
many couples have failed to
consider the key principles that
keep a marriage alive and
fruitful. Islam however,
acknowledges the enormity of
the institution of marriage by
equating it to half of one’s faith.
Marriage is a challenge and
there definitely aren’t any
shortcuts to take. Nonetheless,
there are a few key principles
outlined by the Quran and
traditions that are useful in
navigating the high waves that

crash on your door posthoneymoon period. In fact, they
lay the basic solutions and
foundations of every marriage.
Your spouse is your partner and
an accomplice on your journey
in life and towards God.
The Quran states in Surah
Baqarah, verse 187, “They
(wives) are as a dress for you
(husbands) and you are as a
dress for you.”
Metaphorically speaking,
clothing keeps you warm when
the winter chill is