The Concepts of Sakinah, Mawaddah and Rahmah as Foundation for Marital Happiness According to the Holy Qurʾan: An Analysis Based on Ayat 21, Surah al-Rum = Konsep Sakinah, Mawaddah dan Rahmah Sebagai Asas Kebahagiaan Rumahtangga Menurut al-Qurʾan: Suatu Analisis Berdasarkan Ayat 21, Surah al-Rum)
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2016
Abstract
As a foundational practice of the Muslim community, one of the objectives of marriage is to procreate and establish a family unit. Therefore, a husband and wife should aspire to foster a relationship as an act of worship towards Allah (SWT). As such, there are many important elements which help to establish the institution of marriage in accordance with Islamic principles. By examining the content of the Holy Qurʾan, several terminologies referring to these elements can be found in various surahs. The more specific concepts mentioned are ‘sakinah’ (tranquility), ‘mawaddah’ (love), and ‘rahmah’ (mercy), all of which can be found mentioned in ayat 21 of Surah al-Rum. This article examines traditional and contemporary Qurʾanic commentaries with regards to this ayat, utilizing hermeneutical and comparative approaches to ascertain the guidelines for both husbands and wives towards nurturing an Islamically ideal marriage.
Keywords
Mawaddah, Surah al-Rum, Sakinah, Rahmah, Marriage, Qur'anic interpretation
Divisions
AcademyofIslamicStudies
Publication Title
Al-Bayan: Journal of Qur'an and Hadith Studies
Volume
14
Issue
2
Publisher
Brill Academic Publishers