In Islam, marriage is a legal contract between a man and a woman. Both the groom and the bride are to consent to the marriage of their own free wills. There is also Nikah Misyar, a non-temporary marriage with the removal of some conditions such as living together, permitted by some Sunni scholars.

What are the rules in a Muslim marriage?

A marriage in Islam must be between opposite-sex partners who are not too closely related to each other. Muslim men are permitted to choose wives from among fellow believers or from among other “people of the book”: Christians and Jews. Women are expected to marry only other Muslims.

What is the meaning of marriage in Islam?

Marriage is a contract between a man and woman to live together as husband and wife. The marriage contract is called a nikah. For most Muslims the purpose of marriage is to: keep faithful to each other for the rest of their lives. have children and bring them up in the Muslim faith.

How can I be a wife in Islam?

To be a successful Muslim wife, show your husband love, respect, and affection, and ask that they treat you in the same way. Share responsibility for your daily life, and enjoy one anothers company. Together you can strengthen each others faith and live a pious and loving life.