Marriage and the family (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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Islam's view of marriage as an institution
Islam's view of marriage as an institution
Sacred institution fundamental to society
Qur'anic verse encouraging marriage (surah number)
Qur'anic verse encouraging marriage (surah number)
Marry those among you who are single (Surah 24:32)
Three primary purposes of marriage in Islam
Three primary purposes of marriage in Islam
Procreation, companionship, strengthening society
Duration of Islamic marriage commitment
Duration of Islamic marriage commitment
Lifelong/permanent bond
Parental role in Muslim partner selection
Parental role in Muslim partner selection
Arranged marriages - parents help find suitable partners
Islamic view on marrying within faith
Islamic view on marrying within faith
Encouraged for consistent religious guidance of children
Legal nature of Islamic marriage
Legal nature of Islamic marriage
Formal contract with specific rights and obligations
Max. wives a Muslim man can have
Max. wives a Muslim man can have
Up to four if treated fairly and equally
Max. husbands a Muslim woman can have
Max. husbands a Muslim woman can have
Only one husband
Can Muslim men marry Christian women?
Can Muslim men marry Christian women?
Yes, permitted under Islamic law
Islamic stance on cohabitation
Islamic stance on cohabitation
Strongly opposed - lacks proper religious/legal framework
Islamic requirements for unmarried male-female interactions
Islamic requirements for unmarried male-female interactions
Should be supervised/chaperoned by family
Allah's design for men and women in marriage
Allah's design for men and women in marriage
Created to complement each other and form partnerships