This is an excerpt from one of Dr Kanwal Kaisser’s speeches on Marriage. Its translated more or less meaning. My notes are in brackets.

“And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates..” (30:21)

“that you may find tranquility in them..” (30:21) Why is there marriage? So one can obtain peace from one another.

And then: “and He placed between you love and mercy.” (30:21)

Today we think marriage begets stress. (After marriage some of us) say I was living such a good life (prior to marriage) now I am stuck with this difficulty. And I have ruined my life. Why?

Because when married life begins we have thought to ourselves that the other party should do something for me. The boy thinks the girl will bring this package of “peace” and “love” and I don’t have to do anything. And if this is a girl…