Relationships + Families

‘That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and the become one flesh.’

‘Marry those who are single among you for [God] will develop their moral traits [through marriage].’

‘Men who have sex with men [will not inherit the kingdom of God].’

‘Must you, unlike [other] people, lust after males and abandon the wives that God has created for you? You are exceeding all bounds.’

‘Whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. Do you not know your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit?’

‘The only way to protect all society is to maintain a society where only a man and his wife share the act of sex.’

‘You shall not commit adultery.’

‘Anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.’

‘A man should not stay with a woman in seclusion unless he is a Dhu-Mahram [relative].’

‘And do not go anywhere near adultery: it is an outrage, and an evil path.’

‘Every sexual act should have the possibility of creating me life.’

‘[Artificial contraception can be used] in the light of Christian principles.’

‘God wishes to lighten your burden; man was created weak.’

‘Do not kill your children for fear of poverty - we shall provide for them and for you - killing them is a great sin.’

‘That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.’

‘[husbands and wives are like garments for each other].’

‘If a man gives his daughter in marriage while she is averse to it then such marriage is invalid.’

‘If a man gives his daughter in marriage while she is averse to it then such marriage is invalid.’

‘For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish, till death do us part.’

‘There is no institution in Islam more beloved and dearer [to God] than marriage.’

‘ “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.” ‘

‘If a man divorces his wife for any reason other than unchastity (unfaithfulness) he involves her in adultery.’

‘[Divorce is] hateful to Allah.’

‘When any of you intend to divorce women, do so at a time when their prescribed waiting period can properly start… If you are in doubt, the period of waiting shall be 3 months.’

‘Love one another.’

‘Love one another.’

‘Honour your mother and father.’

‘[Care for elderly parents with kindness and respect because they did the same for them when they were young].’

‘[God created all people equal, from a single soul and with the same spiritual nature].’

‘Men and women have the same religious and moral responsibilities, and will be rewarded by God for their good deeds.’

‘Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the Church and gave himself up for her.’

‘He who is good to his parents, blessings be upon him.’

‘Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.’

‘Fathers do not embitter your children, or they become discouraged.’

‘Lower your wing in humility towards [your parents] in kindness and say, ”Lord, have mercy on them, just as they cared for me when I was little.” ’

‘Honour your children and perfect their manners.’

‘[All people are created equal in the image of God].’

‘Love one’s neighbour.’

‘[Husbands should rule over their wives].’