Alhassanain(p) Network for Heritage and Islamic Thought

Islamic Marriage: A Handbook for Young Muslims

This book is corrected and edited by Al-Hassanain (p) Institue for Islamic Heritage and Thought

• Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) says
• Introduction
• A. Who needs this book?
• B. Why do we need to know the rules?
• C. Main Objective of the book
• Importance of marriage in Islam
• A. Importance of sex in marriage
• B. Fulfillment of Sexual Urge
• C. Celibacy and Monasticism is Forbidden
• D. Beneficial Effects of a Married Life
• E. Marriage enhances the value of prayers
• F. Marriage increases Sustenance
• When Must we Marry?
• Who is eligible to marry?
• Recommendation for Early Marriage
• Selection of Spouse
• A. Religiousness
• B. Good Nature
• C. Compatibility
• D. Decent Family
• E. Reason
• F. Physical and Mental Health
• G. Whom can you Marry?
• (a) Restrictions based on Relationship
• (b) Restrictions based on Religion
• (c) Cousin Marriages
• The Marriage Ceremony
• 1. Some relevant points to be noted are
• 2. Dowry
• 3. Other Unislamic Customs
• 4. Haraam Acts
• A. Proposal
• B. Mahr
• C. The Nikah Ceremony
• D. Time of Marriage Ceremony
• E. Permission of the Bride-to-be/Father
• F. Valima (Dinner)
• The Wedding Night
• Days and Times for Sex
• A. When is Sex Forbidden?
• B. Recommended Days and Times for Sex
• C. When is it Obligatory to have Sex?
• Sexual Techniques
• A. Foreplay is Highly Recommended
• B. Techniques of Foreplay
• C. Sexual Intercourse
• D. Anal Intercourse
• E. Hygiene
• Dua for Pregnancy
• Contraceptives and Abortion
• A. THE CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS
• 1. Oral Contraceptives
• 2. Depo-Provera
• 3. Intrauterine Devices (IUD)
• 4. Barrier Devices
• 5. Abstinence During Fertile Period
• 6. Withdrawal (Coitus Interruptus)
• 7. Sterilization
• 8. A Woman can Practice Birth Control
• B. ABORTION
• The Major Ablution (Ghusl Janabat)
• A. INTRODUCTION
• B. THE CAUSES OF GHUSL JANABAT
• C. THINGS FORBIDDEN FOR A JUNUB
• D. Things makruh (disliked) for the junub
• E. THE ACTS WHOSE VALIDITY DEPEND ON GHUSL JANABAT
• F. MANNER OF PERFORMING GHUSL
• 1. Ghusl Tartibi
• 2. Ghusl Irtimasi
• G. RECOMMENDABLE ACTS OF GHUSL
• Mutual Rights and Behaviou
• A. The Importance of Helping one’s wife at home
• B. Consequence of Ill Behaviour with the Family
• C. Rights of the Wife According to Imam Sajjad (a.s.)
• D. Husband’s rights over his Wife
• E. The Importance of obeying one’s Husband
• F. Stricture Against Foul Language
• G. A Summary of Mutual Rights
• Duties of Other Family Members
• Decency and Privacy
• Conclusion
• Glossary of ISLAMIC Terms
• Bibliography
• Endnote
• Notes