What are hadiths about marriage contract? Examples of hadiths about marriage contract…

According to Abu Hurayra (ra), the Prophet (saw) said, “A widow should not be given in marriage without her approval; and a virgin should not be given in marriage without her permission.”  The people asked, “O Allah’s Messenger! How can we know we have her (the virgin’s) permission?” He said, “Her silence (indicates her permission).” (al-Bukhari, al-Nikah, 42)

According to Muhammad b. Hatib al-Jumahi (ra), the Messenger of Allah (saw) said the following: “The thing that differentiates lawful (marriage) from unlawful (relations) is announcing it by beating the tambourine and singing.” (al-Tirmidhi, al-Nikah, 6)

According to ‘Uqba b. ʿAmr (ra), the Messenger of Allah (saw) said, “Surely, the most worthy condition which must be fulfilled is the bride price (mihr), which makes sexual intercourse lawful.” (Muslim, al-Nikah, 63)

According to Ibn ‘Abbas (ra), the Messenger of Allah (saw) said, “There is nothing better than a marriage contract for two people who love one another.” (Ibn Maja, al-Nikah)

Source: Presidency Of Religious Affairs The Turkey, Islam Through Hadiths

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