THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum Al-Khamis, 9th day of Jumaadal Aakhir 1440, (Thursday, 14th February, 2019). THE CONCEPT OF ISLAMIC MARRIAGE. BismilLaahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Islam, unlike other religions is a strong advocate of marriage. Marriage is a religious duty and is consequently a moral safeguard as well as a social necessity. The prophet Muhammad sallallahu alaihi wasallam has also said, "Marriage is my tradition who so ever keeps away therefore is not from amongst me". Marriage acts as an outlet for sexual needs and regulate it so one does not become a slave to his/ her desires. It is a social necessity because through marriage, families are established and the family is the fundamental unit of our society. Furthermore, marriage is the only legitimate or halal way to indulge in intimacy between a man and a woman. Marriage is a trust from Allah and HIS Messenger. It should be entered into with total commitment and full knowledge of what it involves. It is not like buying a new dress where you can exchange it if you don't like it. Your partner should be your choice for life. One should be mature enough to understand the demands of marriage so that the union can be a lasting one. Marriage is an act of worship as such it has rights for both couple which both must study before committing into the marriage or fulfill those rights whilst in the marriage. Those who neglect their rights will account for it even on earth and on judgement day. Let's make our marriages one of our major priorities in our daily life. Some spend their majority of time on their phone whilst at home ignoring their partners. That's serious abuse and mismanagement of the marriage especially we the men. Our wives require our time and attention. As soon as you get home please ignore your phone and attend to your wife and children. Whilst outside, communicate with her regularly at any giving opportunity. Stop chatting unnecessary with others other than your wife or husband. Each time you spend with him or her in anyway is considered sadaqah and a blessings. Curse is upon you when you treat your partner unfairly. How you treat your wife may influence on how your daughter is treated in future whilst you are old. May ALLAH (Al-Muhaimin, The Protector) protect our marriages and grant our single brothers and sisters pious partners. Aameen.