Muslim Marriage Civil Contract Or Sacrament: Discuss

Muslim marriage civil contract or sacrament:

On the basis of Juristic opinion we can easily conclude, that marriage is simply a civil contract under Muslim Law. It fulfills all the conditions of a contract-proposal and acceptance, free consent and consideration.

But from the religious angle, Muslim marriage is a devotional act. Marriage is not devoid of all religious and spiritual values. Along with its secular aspect it also partakes the elements of a sacred union of two souls means for spiritual ends.

In Quran and Hadith spouses are strictly enjoined to love and honour each other. Enjoyment and showering love and affection by each one has been called a noble act. Marriage under Islam is sacrament keeping the view of Quranic injunction and traditions.

In the ultimate analysis it can be said that the marriage in Islam is neither purely a civil contract nor a sacrament. It is devoid of none but the blending of the two.