The Marriage Benefits and Proprieties, (French/Arabic) By Sheikh Raslan - Editions The Pious Predecessors

Islamic marriage is much more than just a contract or a social institution. It is an act of worship, an act of faith, a sacred framework desired by Allah to ensure the moral, spiritual, and emotional balance of the believer. In this profound and structured work, Cheikh Muhammad Sa’îd Raslân discusses marriage in the light of the Quran and Sunnah, emphasizing its immense benefits and the etiquettes that should be observed.

Marriage: a divine blessing

“And among His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquility in them; and He placed between you affection and mercy.”
(Surah Ar-Rum, verse 21)

Marriage is described as:

• A means to preserve chastity

• A source of love, mercy, and stability

• A field for the growth of faith and good deeds

• A school for learning patience, forgiveness, and respect

What you will find in this book

Marriage – Benefits and Etiquettes addresses:

• The definition and religious status of marriage

• The benefits of marriage in the Quran and Sunnah

• The criteria to consider in choosing a spouse

• The etiquette rules before, during, and after the ceremony (zafâf)

• Good cohabitation between spouses

• Advice for those who cannot afford to marry

A comprehensive approach: spiritual and practical

This book goes beyond legal prescriptions, it also addresses:

• The development of marital piety

• The role of each in building an Islamic home

• The importance of respectful communication, patience, and mutual listening

• The prophetic teachings to avoid disputes, preserve love, and protect the unity of the household

Who is this book for?

• For young Muslims preparing for marriage

• For men and Muslim women married and wishing to enrich their marital life

• For educators, preachers, and marital counselors

• For any Muslim family wishing to instill the values of marriage in their children

A book faithful to the prophetic tradition

This book, bilingual (French / Arabic fully vocalized), is in line with the writings of the pious predecessors in terms of family ethics. Sheikh Raslân warns against negligence, haste, and disobedience to the rules of Allah, which often lead to marital failure.

Table of Contents

• Introduction

• Definition and religious status of marriage

• The benefits of marriage in the Quran and Sunnah

• Advice for those who cannot marry for financial reasons

• The great benefits in this world and the Hereafter

• Criteria for choosing a spouse

• Rules of marriage proposal

• Etiquette (adab) of marriage and zafâf

• Cohabitation according to the prophetic way

To read with:

• The Harms of Divorce – Sheikh Raslân

• Modesty – Sheikh Raslân

• Good Behavior