In the second discourse, Hazrat
Khalifatullah (aba) explains sacred teachings of the Holy Prophet (sa) on marriage-related questions that emerged in the life and times of the pious companions. The discourse clearly affirms that it is illegal to marry off a woman against her will. Parents or guardians cannot
coerce a Muslim woman into a marriage she dislikes. And free consent is a condition
precedent to the legal validity of a Muslim marriage. Hazrat
Saheb (aba) also notes that Muslim men are not allowed to wear gold ornaments. The believers need to keep in mind the Shari’ah-compliance
of cultural traditions associated with marriage rites in their local
communities. The principle is illustrated with reference to the exchange of engagement rings as a symbol of the marital
commitment.
Read extracts
from the two Friday Sermons Below:
Marriage:
an act of worship. The conservation of life and its continuation until
Judgement Day are part of the teachings of Islam and that is why it encouraged
marriage and preferred that the couple after becoming parents and children,
they have grandchildren.
"Allah has given you from yourselves wives, and from your wives gave you children and grandchildren. And He gave you good things." (16:73)