Jamaat e Islami Hind Goa Margao took the initiative to organise a pre-marital counselling program at al- aman complex, Margao. The ever increasing marital disputes and the impact of material culture has been a hurdle for a happy married life.The session was organized by the women wing to guide and help the to be bride to understand the different aspects of marital life.
Sister Shabana Banu welcomed one and all and stated the purpose of the program. Mrs.Saira Banu -Secretary- JIH Women’s Wing ,Mrs.Tabassum Haliyal -President, Women’s Wing Margao and Mrs. Farheena Hussainy -Principal, Jamiat-us-salihat were the guest speakers for the day. The topics for the day were “ Marriage in Islam” by Mrs.Saira Banu. She explained the importance and purpose of marriage as stated in the Quran and Sunnah. She highlighted it’s importance by saying that the institution of marriage is the foundation of a civilisation. She said a society that does not encourage marriage is doomed to fail. She said marriage closes the door of vices. She also outlined the role of a pious husband and a pious wife . God Conciousness,purity,mutual love,loyalty and selflessness at all times is the key to a successful married life. She also specified the rights and duties of the girl before and after marriage. Her enlightening speech contributed in educating girls about the dignity that Islam has bestowed on them.
Mrs. Tabassum in her topic “Naye Rishte, Naye Khushiyan” spoke about how a girl’s modest character can uphold the relations in the family. She spoke about how a girl should develop qualities of co-operation, patience , acceptance and make adjustments to the new environment and the new relation with in-laws. She said the first few years should be devoted to nourish the relation with her husband.
Mrs. Farheena Hussainy spoke about the qualities a woman must develop in order to make the marriage successful . She said both the husband and the wife need to fulfill their responsibilities in order to keep each other happy. Love, Faith,Respect,Caring, Kindness,Confidentiality,Trust are the important aspects for building relationships. A married life is successful only when both the partners have love and trust in each other.
In the question and answer session the girls clarified their doubts and queries.
The 27 girls who participated in the program expressed their appreciation of the program.