To uphold the marriage covenant, it is essential to show love to each other and pay attention to one another's needs.
Upholding the marriage covenant is a significant and sacred responsibility in marital life, and the Holy Quran emphasizes this. Throughout various verses, Allah speaks to the importance of keeping promises and the value of loyalty. For instance, in Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 177, it states: 'Righteousness is not that you turn your faces toward the east or the west, but [true] righteousness is in one who believes in Allah, the Last Day, the Angels, the Book, and the Prophets and gives his wealth, in spite of love for it, to relatives, orphans, the needy, the traveler, those who ask [for help], and for freeing slaves; and establishes prayer and gives zakah; and those who fulfill their promise when they promise; and [those who are] patient in poverty and hardship and during battle. Those are the ones who have been true, and it is those who are the righteous.' This verse clarifies that honoring a marriage commitment requires deep faith and effort towards goodness and love for each other. Furthermore, Surah Ar-Rum, verse 21, illustrates: 'And of 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.' This highlights that happiness within marriage stems from love and companionship. It is essential for couples to support each other and exhibit patience and respect. Also, in Surah An-Nisa, verse 34, Allah mentions: 'Men are protectors and maintainers of women, by which Allah has made some of them over others and by what they spend out of their wealth.' This teaches couples to recognize and respect each other's roles and responsibilities. Therefore, commitment to the marriage contract goes beyond fidelity; it also involves love, respect, and attention to the needs of one’s spouse.
Righteousness is not that you turn your faces toward the east or the west, but [true] righteousness is in one who believes in Allah, the Last Day, the Angels, the Book, and the Prophets and gives his wealth, in spite of love for it, to relatives, orphans, the needy, the traveler, those who ask [for help], and for freeing slaves; and establishes prayer and gives zakah; and those who fulfill their promise when they promise; and [those who are] patient in poverty and hardship and during battle. Those are the ones who have been true, and it is those who are the righteous.
And of 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.
Men are protectors and maintainers of women, by which Allah has made some of them over others and by what they spend out of their wealth.
Once upon a time, there was a man named Mehdi who had dedicated his life to his wife. He recalled the verses of the Quran that emphasized love and respect. Mehdi decided to spend quality time with his wife each day and buy her gifts. Not only did this bring joy to his wife, but it also made him feel more vibrant and joyful. He then understood that upholding the marriage covenant involves not only loyalty but also a need for love and respect.