WHY ARE YOU GETTING MARRIED? by Fatimah Zahrah Sulaiman

As Muslims, we all know that marriage is one of the most important aspect of ibadah in Islam. Therefore, the need to purify our intentions is Paramount for no matter how little or small a deed is, it has to be done with a good intentions. The prophet (peace be upon him) said, "every actions shall be judged according to intentions."
However, in the Muslim society, There are people who dabble into the institution called"marriage " for the wrong intentions, reasons or purpose. Some get married because they are already getting old, or perhaps because all their friends are all married or for fame and recognition while others get married to acquire the tag "married" or even to bear children alone!

My dear, ask yourself, are these enough reason for you to get married? Remember, your purpose will drive you into achieving your aims in marriage. If you are going into marriage for such purpose, my dear sit down and rethink. Restructure your purpose before dabbling into it so as to enjoy its maximum benefit.

Below are outlined, some of the reason why you should get married.

First and foremost is to get married for the sake of Allah subuhannawat'ala alone for he has commanded you to.

He(S.W.T) said,
"O people! be careful of (your duty to) your Lord, Who created you from a single being and created its mate of the same (kind) and spread from these two, many men and women; and be careful of (your duty to) Allah, by Whom you demand one of another (your rights), and (to) the ties of relationship; surely Allah ever watches over you." Q4:1
"O you men! surely We have created you of a male and a female, and made you tribes and families that you may know each other; surely the most honorable of you with Allah is the one among you most careful (of his duty); surely Allah is Knowing, Aware." Q49:13

He(S.W.T) again said in another verse
"And marry those among you who are single and those who are fit among your male slaves and your female slaves; if they are needy, Allah will make them free from want out of His grace; and Allah is Ample-giving, Knowing." Q24:32

Secondly, get married because it's the sunnah of our Nabiyy(Peace be upon him)
Aisha(Radiyallahu Anhu) reported that the messager of Allah(peace be upon him) said " Marriage is a sunnah of mine; and whosoever does not follow my sunnah is not of my followers "

Thirdly, get married because it's the practice of the previous prophets
"And certainly We sent apostles before you and gave them wives and children, and it is not in (the power of) an apostle to bring a sign except by Allah's permission; for every term there is an appointment." Q13:38

Fourthly, Get married because you want the ummah of the prophet(peace be upon him) to out number all other nations on the day of resurrection.

The prophet (peace be upon him said, "Marry because I will display your outnumbering to the other nations on the day of resurrection"

Fifthly, get married for the purpose of completing half of your deen for the prophet (peace be upon him) said "When a servant of Allah marries, he has(by that) completed half of his religion. Let him then fear Allah in regards to the remaining part"
Get married, for the purpose of having someone who will bring you closer to the one who created you.

Get married so as to preserve your chastity and to avoid falling into zinah and all other acts that leads to it
Get married, so as to increase the number of righteous children and a powerful ummah which will be capable of establishing Allah's laws and spread his guidance in the most beautiful way.
Get married so as to enjoy Love, mercy and tranquility"And one of His signs is that He created mates for you from yourselves that you may find rest in them, and He put between you love and compassion; most surely there are signs in this for a people who reflect." Q30:21
Oh princess of Islam, get married so as to enter jannah through any of the gates of jannah you wish.

The prophet (peace be upon him) said " If a woman prays her five daily prayers, fast during the month of Ramadan, guard her chastity, and obey her husband, it will be said to her to enter Paradise by whichever of the gates of Paradise she wish.

And lastly oh honourable brothers and sisters, get married for the purpose of walking into the gate of jannah together with your spouse and to have an everlasting relationship together in jannah.
Our lord! Grant unto us wives and offsprings who will be the comfort of our eyes and give us the grace to lead the righteous (Aameen)