Being a Muslim we all know that there is no concept of dating as it is practiced in the West. In Islamic culture men and women do not practice intimate relationships or any pre-marital relationship. It is strictly forbidden in Islam and only allowed the relationship between man and woman is of husband and wife. In Islam choosing a life partner is one of the major decisions of one's life and cannot be taken lightly, but adopting the methods of the west while choosing life partner is not allowed in Islam. If you want to choose your life partner, do it with careful investigation and involve your family in this important matter.
How to meet your Future Spouse?
If you want to meet a girl or a boy with the intention of getting married, then arrange this meeting in the presence of family members. Meeting a girl alone is totally discouraged in Islam and it is said that if a boy and girl are alone, and then the third one will be Satan. To avoid these sorts of interactions and meet your future spouse in the presence of family or friends.
The concept of arranged marriage is diminishing from Islamic societies. Now a day's young man and woman are choosing their spouses on their own. They are dating their partners and some people are indulging in physical relationships even before marriage. These young couples are commonly seen in hotels and restaurants, enjoying their dates but they don't know that this sort of interaction can end up in the break-up. The young people need guidance to understand their future spouse and for that purpose, their meetings should be chaperoned.
Islam is Simple
As we all know that Islam is a complete code of life for humanity. It does not support forced marriages. Both man and woman have open choice to choose their spouse, but intimate relationships before marriage are strictly prohibited. So we are conditioned to avoid direct contact with our future spouses, but meeting and discussing marriage with them is not prohibited.
The Islamic way to choose the life partner of your choice is quite simple and full of blessings of Allah swt. What you have to do is to make dua with all your heart and ask Allah the merciful to help you find the right person. Secondly, discuss the matter with your family.
What to do?
If you are interested in someone, openly explain the whole thing with your family and give them a clear picture. Otherwise, you can always go to your family's choice. Arrange a family meet up and also meet your potential spouse in the presence of your family. If you are compatible with that girl or a boy, just discuss the marriage arrangement with the other family. And last but not the least before taking the final decision, pray Salat-l-Istikhara, for the purpose of seeking Allah swt guidance. May Allah swt guide us in every decision of our life.
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