Importance of Nikkah. Nikkah is beautiful.

Nikkah is considered a blessing bestowed upon us in Islam. It puts together two people who complete each other and their deen. The rites and ceremonies of marriage have been different for different people. It always implies the right of sexual intercourse as allowed and recognised by society and the duties of the parents in bringing up children.

However, we are believers of Allah and belong to the Ummah of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w, we are obliged to follow his actions and words. 

The word “marriage’ or “nikah” has been mentioned several times in the Qur’an showcasing how much focus and importance has been put on it, believing it to be a necessity for the people. It implies the fact that it is either highly recommended or even obligatory. 

Scholars have deciphered the meaning behind it saying that marriage or nikah is a highly recommended act even by our Prophet (SAW) but it becomes obligatory when there is a chance for a person to fall into sins. Narrated by Abdullah.

 Allah’s Messenger SAW said: “O young people! Whoever among you is able to marry, should marry, and whoever is not able to marry, is recommended to fast, as fasting diminishes his sexual power.” – [Sahih Al-Bukhari 5066]

Allah SWT has placed great importance on the relationship of a husband and wife, taking it to the status of the most important relationship among all relations. Even Prophet Muhammad mentioned so many times in his sayings about its virtue. He highlighted its importance by stating it as one of the most crucial acts and roles that are to be carried out by the mortals, to lead life. The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) himself says: “Marriage is my sunnah, and whoever does not follow my sunnah has nothing to do with me.” – [Sunan Ibn Majah, 1846]

Then the Holy Qur'an also makes it clear that this union is not a temporary relationship between two individuals of opposite sexes: It is a permanent and enduring relationship in the sense that both the parties should put in their earnest endeavours to lead their lives in perfect harmony and acquitting themselves creditably of the responsibilities saddled upon them by entering into this sacred contract.