Unmodern Aspects of Islam (15): Love Reduced to Lust

 

Did you know that in many countries, more than half of young adults say they prefer casual relationships over marriage?
Love has been reduced to swipes on a screen, fleeting desires, and temporary connections.

But this shallow version of love leaves hearts empty. Broken families, mistrust, and loneliness follow when intimacy is stripped of commitment.
What’s sold as “freedom” often becomes a cycle of heartbreak and regret.

Islam offers a different path.
The Prophet ﷺ said: “O young men, whoever among you can afford to marry, let him do so, for it is more effective in lowering the gaze and guarding chastity.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 5066, Sahih Muslim 1400)
Marriage in Islam is not a restriction—it’s a shield, a sanctuary, and a foundation for real love.

The early Muslims saw marriage as half of faith. It wasn’t just about romance, but about building households of mercy, raising generations, and protecting dignity.
That’s why their families were strong, and their communities thrived.

So what about us today?
Instead of chasing endless lust, what if we restored love to its true place? Love that lasts. Love that protects. Love that brings barakah.

The world may cheapen love.
But Islam elevates it into something sacred.

In a modern world, the Sunnah is our way back to what truly matters.