Surah Al-Rum, Ayah 21

July 14, 2025

وَمِنْ آيَاتِهِ أَنْ خَلَقَ لَكُم مِّنْ أَنفُسِكُمْ أَزْوَاجًا لِّتَسْكُنُوا إِلَيْهَا وَجَعَلَ بَيْنَكُم مَّوَدَّةً وَرَحْمَةً ۚ إِنَّ فِي ذَٰلِكَ لَآيَاتٍ لِّقَوْمٍ يَتَفَكَّرُونَ

And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquility in them; and He placed between you affection and mercy. Indeed in that are signs for a people who give thought.

اور اس کی نشانیوں میں سے یہ ہے کہ اس نے تمہارے لیے تمہاری ہی جنس سے بیویاں بنائیں تاکہ تم ان کے پاس سکون پاؤ اور تمہارے درمیان محبت اور رحمت رکھی۔ بے شک اس میں سوچنے والے لوگوں کے لیے نشانیاں ہیں۔

Reflection

This verse presents marriage as one of Allah's signs, highlighting its divine purpose and nature. It describes spouses as sources of tranquility for each other, emphasizing the psychological and emotional comfort that marriage provides. The verse mentions two key elements that Allah has placed between spouses: affection (mawaddah) and mercy (rahmah). Affection represents the love and attraction, while mercy represents compassion, forgiveness, and care during difficult times. This verse elevates marriage beyond a mere social contract to a spiritual bond that reflects divine wisdom. It encourages reflection on this relationship as a sign of Allah's creative power and mercy.

Context

This verse appears in Surah Al-Rum (The Romans), which discusses various signs of Allah in creation and human relationships. It presents marriage as one of the most profound examples of divine wisdom in human life.

Themes

Marriage Love Divine Signs

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