The Essence of Marriage in Islam: Purpose, Law & Wisdom (I’anatut Thalibin Guide)

An open copy of **Iʿānat al-Ṭālibīn** rests on a wooden bookstand (*rehal*), with a pair of gold wedding rings placed atop its pages, set against a warm backdrop of Islamic architecture.

When talking about marriage, we often only focus on the reception or social status. In fact, in the study of Islamic fiqh, marriage has a very deep dimension. It’s not just a matter of this world, but extends to the hereafter. One of the main references frequently studied in Islamic boarding schools is the book … Read more