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staff of the army during war time, and in practice he used to lead the fighters. This sort of responsibility is thought to be too hard for a woman to carry, because of her physical build and the physio- logical changes during pregnancy, delivery and lactation. Moreover, the Head of State in Islam also has to lead the people in prayers and this again is not allowed in Islamic law. since during prayer, the ImMa must stand in front of the Muslims, mostly men, and during the prayer he has to make certain movements in different positions like bending to the ground and to prostating himself. The public performance could embarass a woman, compromising her shyness. modesty and dignity. Also a woman leader was felt to affect the people's concentration on prayer. For these reasons, we conclude that Islam in denying the position of the Head of State to women. was taking into account her physique, physiological and psychological changes rather than seeking to humiliate or degrade her. Ibid 1 73
Marriage in Islam The family is the basic unit of any society. which in most cultures is established by marriage. Without marriage. there would be no family, and without family, and the sentiments. discipline, and cohesions it engenders and inculcates, there would be no civilation. It Is the family which hets, through the ages, prepared the children for participation in society by giving them their first education and the necessary 'backbone' to face the problems of life. It inspires the child to integrate but also to be original. 'inventive and competitive. Because the family exerts a seminal and lasting influence and is the key-stone and the first unit for civilisation, Islam paid special attention to the family structure and problems and made every effort to build this unit on a healthy and strong foundation. The Importance of Marriage in Islam In Islam, marriage is considered the right way to form a family. Through marriage, a person can satisfy, in'a lawful way, his needs, whether such needs are emotional, psychological or biological. Marriage was known in ancient societies although thd regulations and systems associated with it differed from one place to another,, - according to the prevailing customs and traditions. However, what concerns us here is marriage as far as Islamic Sharilah Law is concerned Islam has urged Muslims to get married as soon as they can in order to protect individuals from turning, to evil, to encourage procreation and. tc) look after the children properly. As the Qurlan says: 1'. 24,32. "Marry those among you who are single. or the virtuous ones among your slaves, male or female, if they are in poverty, God will give them means out of His grace; For God encompasseth all. and He knoweth all things. " 74
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Marriage in Islam<br />
The family is the basic unit <strong>of</strong> any society. which in most cultures<br />
is established by marriage. Without marriage. there would be no family,<br />
and without family, and the sentiments. discipline, and cohesions it<br />
engenders and inculcates, there would be no civilation. It Is the<br />
family which hets, through the ages, prepared the children for<br />
participation in society by giving them their first education and the<br />
necessary 'backbone' to face the problems <strong>of</strong> life. It inspires the<br />
child to integrate but also to be original. 'inventive and competitive.<br />
Because the family exerts a seminal and lasting influence and is the<br />
key-stone and the first unit for civilisation, Islam paid special<br />
attention to the family structure and problems and made every effort to<br />
build this unit on a healthy and strong foundation.<br />
The Importance <strong>of</strong> Marriage in Islam<br />
In Islam, marriage is considered the right way to form a family.<br />
Through marriage, a person can satisfy, in'a lawful way, his needs,<br />
whether such needs are emotional, psychological or biological.<br />
Marriage was known in ancient societies although thd regulations and<br />
systems associated with it differed from one place to another,, -<br />
according to the prevailing customs and traditions. However, what<br />
concerns us here is marriage as far as Islamic Sharilah Law is concerned<br />
Islam has urged Muslims to get married as soon as they can in order to<br />
protect individuals from turning, to evil, to encourage procreation and. tc)<br />
look after the children properly. As the Qurlan says:<br />
1'. 24,32.<br />
"Marry those among you who are single. or the virtuous<br />
ones among your slaves, male or female, if they are in<br />
poverty, God will give them means out <strong>of</strong> His grace;<br />
For God encompasseth all. and He knoweth all things. "<br />
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