Marriage and Sexuality in Islam: A Translation of Al-Ghazālī's Book on the Etiquette of Marriage from the IḥyāʼIslam considers marriage as the most intimate communion between man and woman. The mystery of sex finds its fulfilment when intimate spiritual harmony is combined with the physical link. Marriage and family laws are, therefore, an important part of Islamic law for the fulfilment of its ultimate objective of building a harmonious and peaceful human society. In his inimitable style, Imam al-Ghazali, may Allah be pleased with him, discusses this subject in this small book, and shows how Islam, despite differences in rules and marriage, sets out inviolable principles so that marriage is not distorted by godless understandings now threatening to dehumanise many a society of both the East and West. The Islamic code of marriage and family is second to none in importance in helping to lead a life of goodness and purity. |
Contents
INTRODUCTION by Madelain Farah | 3 |
BOOK ON THE ETIQUETTE OF MARRIAGE | 43 |
Etiquette of Cohabitation | 93 |
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