Translator's ForewordAuthor's IntroductionSection OneThe Law of MatrimonyIn Creation, In Civilisations and In ReligionsThe Law of Matrimony in CreationIn the Vegetable WorldIn the Animal World.The Law of Pairs in Human Civilisations1. The Civilisation of the Valley of the Euphrates and the Tigris (Mesopotamia)2. Ancient Egyptian Civilisation3. European Civilisations4. The Civilisation of the American Continent5. The Civilisation of Ancient Japan6. Among Pre-Islamic ArabsMarital Relationships in the Major Religions1. The Jewish Religion2. The Christian Religion. In the Religion of Zoroaster4. Buddhism5. ConfucianismConclusionMarriage in Materialistic Societies.Section Two.... 15The Call of NatureMarriage as a NecessityEarly Marriageimplicity of Dowry.Simplicity of Requirementsection ThreeMarried Couples: Conditions, Rights, CustomsReligion and MoralsMeans of Subsistence.Equality.Abolition of ConditionsThe Couple's HappinessIdolatry of TraditionsThe Rights of the Married CoupleSection FourIslam's Word on the New Born Child.The Fruit of Marriage.The Importance of HealthSucklingUpbringing and ProtectionThe Bond of KinshipVirtues and Non-violenceSection FiveProblems and Safeguards towards Maintaining HarmonyThe Happy Household.No to Extravagance!Work Within the Household.Section Six..Challenges Facing the Family and SocietyDivorce Yesterday and Today.Conciliation is Best..Polygamy - A Spurious CrisisThe Crisis of CelibacyBirth Control; Who is behind it?Section SevenThe Role of InstitutionsWho is Responsible?Marriage AgencyIn Democratic StatesFacilitation and SubstitutionThe Public Treasury.Conclusion