Published on Feb 25 2010 

The Holy Prophet (saw) is reported to have said:  Marriage is my precept and my practice. Those who do not follow my practice are not of me.

(Ibn Majah)

 

The Holy Prophet (saw) is reported to have said: When a man has married he has completed one half of his religion.

(Mishkat)

 

Abu Huraira (ra) relates that the Holy Prophet (saw) said: The most perfect of believers in the matter of faith is he whose behaviour is best; and the best of you are those who behave best towards their wives.

(Tirmidhi)

 

Abu Huraira (ra) relates that the Holy Prophet (saw) said: Let no Muslim man entertain any rancour against a Muslim woman. Should he dislike one quality in her, he would find another which is pleasing.

(Muslim)

 

Abu Huraira (ra) relates that the Holy Prophet (saw) said: A woman may be married for four reasons: for her property (wealth), her rank (lineage), her beauty and her religion.  However, you should marry the one who is religious and you will be satisfied.

(Bukhari)