Abdiaziz Arab
Li Taskunū Ilayhā - Book DescriptionThe Qur’an does not present marriage as merely a relationship between two people. Itdescribes it as an āyah - a sign of Allah - and as a solemn covenant, carrying meaning,responsibility and purpose.At its heart is a beautiful Qur’anic vision:'that you may dwell in tranquillity with them.'Qur’an 30:21Li Taskunū Ilayhā explores what it means to build a marriage in which two people cangenuinely become a source of sukūn - tranquillity - for one another.Drawing primarily from the Qur’an and Sunnah, alongside reflections on contemporaryfamily life, Abdiaziz Arab approaches marriage not simply as romance, companionship or theformation of a household, but as a sacred responsibility through which affection, mercy,character and spiritual growth are cultivated.The book asks readers to look beyond the search for the 'right person' and consider anequally important question:Am I becoming the right person?It explores the realities that shape married life: choosing a spouse with sound judgement,understanding compatibility, managing expectations, communication and conflict, emotionalmaturity, finances, family and in-laws, forgiveness, appreciation, parenthood, purpose andpersonal mission.It also challenges some of the assumptions that surround marriage today. Feelings matter, butshould they always lead? Is being honest enough, or does marriage require transparency? Isbeing nice the same as being kind? Can a healthy home survive without learning the art offorgiveness and appreciation?Rather than offering a formula for a perfect marriage, Li Taskunū Ilayhā invites the reader tothink more deeply about the kind of person, spouse and home they are trying to build.Because marriage is not the meeting of two perfect people.It is two imperfect human beings entering a solemn covenant and learning, throughmawaddah, raḥmah and sukūn - affection, mercy and tranquillity - how to share a lifewith purpose.Written for marriage seekers, married couples, parents preparing their sons and daughters formarriage, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Qur’anic vision of family life, LiTaskunū Ilayhā is an invitation to reflect, prepare and build with greater intention.
