Question:
Assalaamu ‘alaikum
Respected ‘Ulama
What is the Islamic method of increasing love between husband and wife?
Jazakallah
Answer:
Bismihi Ta‘ala
Wa ‘alaikumus salaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh
Respected Sister
1. On a general note, to the extent that both spouses adopt good akhlaaq – and in particular they adopt the qualities of tolerance, kindness, compassion, consideration, appreciation, forgiveness and overlooking, affection, etc., to that extent there will be love and harmony between them.
2. It is also obvious that to the extent Deen is alive in the home, there will be barakah in the relationship. The home must therefore be kept alive with salaah, tilaawat, zikr, ta’leem, etc., and kept clean from all sin.
3. For a very comprehensive and effective du‘aa to create love and unity, refer to this article.
4. There are several books on the subject of marriage and related issues, which also discuss the issue in question. Uswatul Muslimah has also prepared a book for the females, titled “Happily Ever After” which can be downloaded from here.
May Allah Ta‘ala bless all couples with love and understanding, aameen.
Answered by:
Uswatul Muslimah Panel of ‘Ulama