1."And one of His signs is that He created mates for you from yourselves that you may find rest in them, and He put between you love and compassion; most surely there are signs in this for a people who reflect" (Al-Qur’an 30:21)

2.Men are the protectors and maintainers of women, because Allah has given the one more (strength) than the other, and because they support them from their means. Therefore the righteous women are devoutly obedient, and guard in (the husband's) absence what Allah would have them guard" (Al-Qur’an 4:34)

3."They (husband & wife) are your garments and ye are their garments" (Al-Qur’an Part of 2:187)

4."Glory to God, Who created in pairs all things that the earth produces, as well as their own (human) kind and (other) things of which they have no knowledge" (Al-Qur’an 36:36)

5."(He is) the Creator of the heavens and the earth: He has made for you pairs from among yourselves, and pairs among cattle: by this means does He multiply you: there is nothing whatever like unto Him, and He is the One that hears and sees (all things).To Him belong the keys of the heavens and the earth: He enlarges and restricts, the Sustenance to whom He will: for He knows full well all things" (Al-Qur’an 42:11 & 12)

6."And marry those among you who are single . . . If they are needy, God will make them free from want out of His grace." (Al-Qur'an 24:32)

1."The Prophet (SA) stated: Marriage (Nikah) is my recommended custom. Whosoever turns away from my recommended custom is turning away from me.

2.The Holy Prophet [s] said: "The doors of Heaven and Mercy will be opened in four situations: when it rains, when a child looks kindly at his parent's face, when the door of the Ka'bah is opened, and when marriage (occurs)." Bihar-ul-Anwar, vol. 103, p. 221

3.The Holy Prophet [s] said: "Most of the people of Hell will be the unmarried (irrespective of male or female)." Man La Yahduruhul Faqih, vol. 3, p. 384

4."The Prophet (SA) stated: "Whoever marries gains half of his Faith, then he must fear of Allah for the next remaining half." Al-Kafi, vol. 5

5.The Holy Prophet [s] said: "Verily, maidens are like fruits of a tree; when its fruits ripen and are not reaped, sunshine ruins them and the wind scatters them. Maidens are in the same situation. When they comprehend what the women perceive, there is no remedy for them save a husband. If they are not given in marriage, they will not be secured from corruption, because they are human beings, too. (They have the same human instincts and temperament as others)." Al-Kafi, vol. 5, p. 337

6.The Holy Prophet [s] said: "Any young man who marries at the beginning of his youth, his devil moans and intensively regrets that he has protected two-third of his Faith from Satan." Bihar-ul-Anwar, vol. 103, p.221

7.The Holy Prophet [s] said: "Do not marry a woman only for her beauty since her beauty may cause her impiety; nor for her wealth because her wealth may cause her disobedience; but marry a religious woman for her Faith." Al-Muhajjat-ul-Bayda, vol. 3, p. 85

8.Imam al-Jawad [a] wrote in a letter: "Whoever solicits you in marriage and you are convinced of his religion and his honesty, then do unite with him in wedlock." AI-Kafi, vol. 5, p. 34

9.The Holy Prophet [s] said: "Marry, otherwise you will be (counted) among the Christian monks or the brothers of satan." Bihar-ul-Anwar, vol. 103.

10.The Holy Prophet [s] said: "There is nothing to Allah, Almighty and Glorious, more beloved than the house which is developed in Islam by marriage; and there is nothing to Allah, Almighty and Glorious, more abhorent than the house which is ruined in Islam by separation, viz, divorce." Al-Kafi, vol. 5, p. 328

11."Imam Ali (AS) stated: 'Engage in marriage; because this is the tradition of the Prophet (SA) of Allah."

12."Imam Sadiq (AS) stated: 'Two Rak'ats (units) of a married person's Salat (prayer) are better than seventy Rak'ats offered by a bachelor'."

13. Imam Ridha (AS) stated: 'The greatest gain for a man is a faithful woman who, when she sees him, becomes happy and protects his property and her own honor in his absence'."

14."The Prophet (SA) of Allah stated: 'A bad woman does not forgive her husband's mistakes and does not accept his apology'."

15."Imam Sajjad (AS) stated: 'One's happiness is in having pious children from whom one can seek help'."

16."Imam Ali (AS) stated: 'Associate with each other and do good. Keep away from sulking and separation'."

17."The Prophet (SA) of Allah also stated: 'Whoever falsely accuses a faithful man or woman, Allah would, on the Day of Judgment, hold him on a heap of fire so that he/she receives the punishment for his sin'."

18."Imam Sadiq (AS) stated: 'Get married but do not divorce, because a divorce would tremble the Arsh (empyrean) of Allah'." 

19."Imam Sadiq (AS) also stated: 'Allah likes the house which is inhabited in the wake of marriage and dislikes the house which is abandoned in the wake of divorce. There is nothing more detestable to Allah than a divorce." 

20."The Prophet (SA) of Allah stated: 'Jibrail(Gabriel) advised me about women so much that I thought one should not divorce them except if they commit adultery'."

1."The Prophet (SA) of Islam stated: ' Any woman who dies while her husband is pleased with her, enters Paradise'."

2. "The Holy Prophet (SA) stated: 'The duty of a woman is to answer the call at the door and welcome her husband'."

3."Imam Sadiq (AS) stated: 'Any woman who bothers her husband and distresses him is distant from the blessings of Allah and any woman who respects her husband, is obedient and does not cause him sorrow, is blessed and prosperous'."

4.The Prophet (SA) of Islam stated: 'The prayers of a woman who teases her husband with her tongue, are not accepted (by Allah) even though she fasts everyday, gets up for the acts of worship every night, sets free a few slaves and donates her wealth in the way of Allah. A bad-tongue woman who hurts her husband in this way, is the first person who enters hell'."

5." Imam Sadiq (AS) stated: 'There is nothing better in the world than a good wife. And a good wife is the one whose husband, becomes glad upon seeing her'."

6."Imam Sadiq (AS) stated: 'The best women among your women are those who show appreciation when their husbands bring home something and are not discontented if nothing is brought home'."

7. The Prophet (SA) of Allah stated: 'The best of your women is one who gives birth to many children, is loving and chaste, who does not submit to the will of her relatives but is obedient towards her husband, adorns herself only for her husband and protects herself from strangers, listens to her husband and obeys him, accedes to his wishes in privacy and does not lose her modesty in any case."

8."Imam Baqir (AS) stated: 'It is incumbent upon a woman to perfume herself, to wear her best clothes, to adorn herself in the best way, and to meet her husband in this state day and night'."

9."The Prophet (AS) of Allah stated: ' Any woman who tolerates her husband's bad temper, will be rewarded by Allah in the same way that He rewarded Asiyah*, daughter of Muzahim." 

10."A woman asked the Prophet (SA) of Allah: 'What good (reward) is awaiting a woman who performs her duties in her husband's house?' The Prophet (SA) stated: 'For every activity that she does concerning the household matters, Allah looks on her kindly, and whoever enjoys the grace of Allah would not be tormented'."

11."The Prophet (AS) of Allah stated: 'A woman is the protector and trustee of her husband's assets and as such is responsible'." 

12."A woman asked the Prophet (SA) of Allah: 'What are the rights of a husband over his wife?' The Prophet (SA) stated: 'She must be obedient towards him, must not violate his orders and should not give away anything without his permission'."

13."The Prophet (SA) of Allah also stated: 'The best of your women is one who spends less'."

14."The Prophet (SA) of Allah stated: 'The Paradise is under the feet of mothers'."

15."The Holy Prophet (SA) has also reminded women: 'Invite your husbands to do good before they persuade you to commit wrong deeds'."

16."Imam Ali (AS) stated: 'The Jihad of a woman is to take care of her husband well'."

1."The Prophet (SA) of Allah stated: 'Man is the guardian of his family and every guardian has responsibilities towards those under his guardianship'."

2."Imam Ali (AS) stated: ' Act moderately with the women in every instance. Speak to them nicely in order that their deeds become good'."

3."Imam Sajjad (AS) stated: 'One of the rights of a woman upon her husband is that he should forgive her ignorance and foolishness'."

4."The Prophet (SA) of Allah stated: ' Any man who copes with his incompetent wife, the Almighty Allah, upon his patience (towards his wife) on every occasion, would grant him the reward of patience of (Hadrat) Ayyub (AS)'."

5."Imam Sadiq (AS) stated: '(The weight of) accusing an innocent person falsely is heavier than the high mountains'."

6."The Prophet (SA) of Allah stated: ' Anyone who makes false accusations upon a believer, Allah, on the Day of Resurrection, will place him upon a heap of fire in order that he receives the punishment he deserves'."

7."Imam Ali (AS) stated: 'The chest of a wise man is the safe for his secrets'."

8."Imam Sadiq (AS) stated: 'Whoever is our friend, expresses his kindness to his spouse more'."

9."Imam Sadiq (AS) stated: 'One of the characteristics of the prophets of Allah is that they are all kind towards their wives'."

10."The Prophet (SA) of Allah stated: 'The words of a man who tells his wife, 'I love you truly', should never leave her heart'."

11."Imam Sadiq (AS), quoting his father, stated: 'Whoever marries, must respect his wife'."

12."The Prophet (SA) of Allah also stated: 'None would respect women except the magnanimous ones, and none would insult them except the ignoble ones.' In addition, the Prophet (SA) of Allah stated: 'Whoever insults his family, would lose happiness in his life'."

13."The Prophet (SA) of Allah stated: 'Whoever is well-behaved is more complete in his faith. The best among you (the people) is one who does good to his family'."

14."The Prophet (SA) also stated: 'Good behavior is half the religion (of Islam)'."

15."Imam Ali (AS) stated: 'Cope with women under all circumstances and speak to them well; (and by doing so) it may make their actions correct'."

16."Imam Sajjad (AS) stated: 'It is a right of (your) wife that you treat her kindly, because she is under your surety, and you should feed and dress her, and forgive her ignorant deeds'."

17."Imam Sadiq (AS) also stated: 'Whoever punishes those who are subordinate to him, should not expect to be honored or to attain high ranks'."

18."Imam Ali (AS) stated: 'Women are entrusted to men, and as such are not owners of their fortunes and misfortunes. They are with you like a trust of Allah; so do not hurt them and do not make (the life) difficult for them'."

19."The Prophet (SA) also stated: 'I am astonished at a man who beats his wife, whereas it is he himself, more than his wife, who deserves a beating. O people, do not beat your women with sticks because such an act has Qisas (reprisal)."

20."The Prophet (SA) of Islam. who is the most revered person in history, used to help in the housework" Ayeshah, the wife of the Prophet (SA) said :'Whenever the Prophet (SA) was free from his work, he used to sew his clothes, repair his shoes and used to work at home like other men'"

21."The Prophet (SA) of Allah stated: 'The best of men is one who treats his wife well and I am amongst you, the best man with regard to the good treatment of my wives'."

22."Imam Sadiq (AS) stated: 'May Allah bless a man who creates a good relationship with his wife, because Allah has appointed man to be the guardian of his wife'."