The great Imam emphasized on suitable matches who could standby each other in tough times and be helpful in thin and thick conditions. Imam used to give certain criterions too much importance for selecting a spouse.
Imam put emphasizes on good nature, moral and spirit, compatibility, physical and mental health, religious affiliations of families and spouses.
The intellectual of contemporary era used to give great emphasis on taking into consideration a good family background and decent family when someone intends to marry.
The great Imam Khomeini highlighted that same patterns and criterions which have been mentioned in Quran and Sunnah.
“And among His Signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves that you may dwell in tranquility with them, and He has put love and mercy between your (hearts). Verily in that are Signs for those who reflect” (Quran 30: 21)., And another verse says as following: “Women of purity are for men of purity, and men of purity are for women of purity “(Quran 24:26)
This is while, it has also been narrated that once man questioned the Prophet of Islam (PBUH), “Whom must we marry?”
“The suitable (matches).” the holy prophet said, adding, “Some of the faithfuls are match for others.”
The truthful successor of the holy prophet Imam Sadiq (PBUH) also said, “An intelligent and wise woman must not be matched except with a sage and wise man”
We are examining a dramatic rate of divorce increase in human societies during modern and contemporary ear. It is alarming that the rate of divorce has risen especially in the first or second year of marriage.
This is a strong indication that many couples don’t really know their partner’s personality and life style before marriage.
Following the footsteps of holy prophet and his truthful successors, Imam Khomeini recommended Muslims to select those partners who are best in religion and character.
The holy prophet of Islam has assured the bounty of Allah to those who wish to get married and live a pure and clean life.
It is an undeniable reality that if the religious and divine recommendations are observed in selecting spouse, then societies could become a heaven void of family conflicts and quarrels.