The Book of marriage From The Explanation of Bulugh Al-Maraam Part 1 By Shaykh Muhammad Bin Salih Al-Uthaymin

Marriage is among the most important contracts a Muslim enters into — and one of the most extensively addressed subjects in Islamic jurisprudence. Shaykh Muhammad bin Salih al-Uthaymin's explanation of the Book of Marriage from Bulugh al-Maram brings his characteristic precision and evidential depth to the hadith that govern this foundational institution.

The Book of Marriage from the Explanation of Bulugh al-Maram — Part 1 opens with the foundational hadith on the qualities to seek in a spouse, the conditions of a valid marriage contract, the mahr, and the rulings on the wali (guardian).

What This Book Covers

The Qualities to Seek in a Spouse

The famous hadith of Abu Hurairah — "A woman is married for four reasons: for her wealth, her class, her beauty, or her piety. Select the pious, may your hand be rubbed in the dust" — is explained in full. Shaykh al-Uthaymin draws out the fiqh and wisdom of the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) guidance and what it means to act upon it in practice.

The Conditions of a Valid Marriage Contract

The requirements that must be present for a nikah to be valid are addressed with their evidences: the offer and acceptance, the presence of the wali, the witnesses, and the agreement on mahr. Each condition is explained with its proof and the consequences of its absence.

The Mahr

The Islamic ruling on the mahr — what it is, whether a minimum exists, how it is set, when it becomes due, and what happens if it is not paid — all addressed from the hadith of the chapter with Shaykh al-Uthaymin's clear commentary.

About the Author

Shaykh Muhammad bin Salih al-Uthaymin (1925–2001) was one of the most eminent scholars of the twentieth century and a member of the Senior Scholars Council of Saudi Arabia. Published by Maktabatul-Irshad Publications.

Who This Book Is For

Muslims seeking clarity on the fiqh of marriage from a reliable, hadith-grounded source. Valuable for those preparing for marriage, for Islamic marriage officants, and for students of fiqh studying family law. Part 1 of 3 — best read as a complete set.