Contents

Title

Copyright

Introduction

Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad

Abbreviations

Glossary

Introduction

Chapter 1

Matrimonial Matters in General – Marriage of Widows – Criteria for Finding a Match

Seeking a Match – An Example of the Wrong Way to Seek a Match – Prayer for Guidance by Allah Almighty

A Beautiful Example of Piety in a New Convert – Marriage With a New Convert

Chapter 2

Excessive Spending on Clothes at Weddings

Relating to Marriages – Excessive Spending – Marriage Ceremonies

Lavish and Wasteful Spending on Weddings – Mehndi – Ronaq – Innovations

Non-Islamic Rituals and Innovations at Weddings and Funerals – Marriage Feasts and Walimah – Duty of an Ahmadi

Chapter 3

Benevolence Towards Close Relatives – Parents and In-Laws – Respect Between Husband and Wife

Relationship Between Husband and Wife – Physical Chastisement

Moral Character of Husband Can Be Judged by Testimony of Wife

Marital Disharmony and Friction

Rights of Orphans, Widows and Divorced Women

Controlling Anger in the Home

Lack of Kindness in Marital Relationships

Disputes Between Husbands and Wives

Allah Saves Those Who Conceal the Faults of Others

Relationship Between Husband and Wife – Garment of Righteousness and Concealing Each Other’s Faults

Islamic Teachings on Marital Rights and Obligations, Polygamy, and Women’s Rights in Divorce

Honesty in Marital Relationship

Taqwa (Righteousness) And Marriage

Mehndi Celebrations at Ahmadi Weddings