What does Islam say about jealousy between spouses?
Protective jealousy for what Allah has made sacred is praised; jealousy that accuses without cause is blamed. The scholars drew a careful line the Prophet ﷺ demonstrated.
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The classical approach.
These passages are drawn from 1 book by Imam al-Ghazali — part of the classical Sunni tradition that carries over a thousand years of reflection on the Qurʾān, the authentic Sunnah, and the consensus of the early community. Nothing below is a paraphrase. The words are the scholars' own, translated from the original Arabic manuscripts.
11th–12th century · Ṭūs, Khurāsān
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"If marriage or intercourse were avoided for this reason, it would be sinful not because of refraining from marriage or intercourse"
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"Also, intending marriage for the establishment of the sunnah, lowering the gaze, seeking offspring, and other benefits that have been mentioned, and not merely for passion and pleasure, so that his deed becomes worldly."
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"If she lacks religious commitment in safeguarding herself and her chastity, she may bring disgrace to her husband and tarnish his reputation, causing turmoil in his heart with jealousy, thus making his life bitter."
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"Aisha reported that the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, married her in Shawwal and consummated the marriage with her in Shawwal, as reported by Muslim."
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