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Title: : مولانااشرف علی تھانوی کی آراء کی روشنی میں ازواج کو لباس سے تشبیہ دینے کی حکمتیں اور وجوہات
Authors: Hafiz Abdul Wahab, Abdul Ghaffar
Journal: Al-Mithaq
Publisher: Hira Institute of Social Sciences Research & Development
Country: Pakistan
Year: 2023
Volume: 2
Issue: 2
Language: Urdu
Keywords: HumanMarriageSpouseClothingAttire
Costume is the basic essential for every human. Man gets adornment from clothe.  Good attire is which suits for the body. Clothing always fetches decent to the human being. There are different strategies for matching the clothes, i.e. Humans get the veil from the cloth and he protect himself from the heat, the cold and the seasonal changings. A person's disgrace and modesty is protected by dressings. In the same way, spouses also fulfil each other's requirements just as the clothes are meeting these requirements. Through this analogy, it is necessary for the marriage of the human, regardless of the age, the purpose of the marriage is mentioned in this verse. The intricacies and ups and downs of the relationship are described by taking advantage of the comparison of the relationship between husband and wife to a human attire. By taking advantage of this analogy, this guidance has been given on how to maintain mutual relationships. Similarly, the need for divorce, dislocation (Khul‘a), widows and polygamy has also been proved by the same word "clothes''. With each example, the solution to the ancient and modern problems of the couple has been presented by drawing the analogy of clothes. In this article, the Qur‘ānic Āyah, in which the spouse is called covering to each other, is presented and the arguments of Moulānā Ashraf ‘Alī Thānvī in this regard have been specifically discussed.
To explore the wisdom behind equating spouses with clothing, as interpreted through the views and reasons of Mouln Ashraf `Al Thnv, and to understand how this analogy can guide mutual relationships.
The study presents a Qur'anic verse where spouses are referred to as covering for each other and specifically discusses the arguments of Mouln Ashraf `Al Thnv in this regard. It uses this analogy to explain the purpose of marriage, the intricacies of marital relationships, and to address issues such as divorce, Khul'a, widowhood, and polygamy.
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The article elaborates on the multifaceted roles of clothing as a basic human necessity, providing adornment, protection from elements, and safeguarding modesty and dignity. It draws parallels between these functions and the roles spouses play in a marriage, emphasizing mutual fulfillment and support. The discussion extends to how this analogy can be applied to complex marital situations and societal norms.
The analogy of spouses as clothing highlights their role in fulfilling each other's needs, providing adornment, protection, and veiling. This comparison offers guidance on maintaining mutual relationships and provides solutions to marital problems, both ancient and modern. The concept of clothing is also used to justify the need for divorce, Khul'a, widowhood, and polygamy.
The wisdom of equating spouses with clothing lies in their complementary roles in fulfilling needs, providing comfort, and maintaining dignity within the marital union. This analogy offers a framework for understanding and navigating the complexities of marriage and related social issues.
- The article is published in Al-Mthq (Research Journal of Islamic Theology), Volume 02, Issue 02, July-December 2023.
- The article's page numbers are 94-104.
- The article was received on 14-10-2023, accepted on 30-10-2023, and published on 08-11-2023.
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