The threat facing this core institution could affect very nature and existence of the community. A honest and responsible discussion of the matter is now long overdue, says Dr. Mutawalli ad-Darsh. Sheikh Syed Darsh, graduate of Al-Azhar, Cairo, was Chairman of UK Shari'ah Council and an expert on family matters. Sheikh Darsh has passed away, may Allah have mercy on him.
Marriage is an essential part of the Islamic way of life.
It is the only way in which a man or a woman can have a sexual relationship. Except in the presence of their mates, or those whom their right hands possess, for such surely are not blameable. As those whom their right hand possess are no more existing, what remains is the wife. Fornication is a great crime and punishable, sometimes to the loss of life in Islam. Early Marriage It is advisable to get married early in life once the person, male or female, reaches the age of maturity and is not hindered physically and financially to do so.