When money rules poverty, it becomes the worst kind of punishment for people. We can see this in our own society, where parents give their daughter to a wealthy man, rich in money but poor in character, instead of a man who truly deserves her, who cares for her soul, and who respects her. Marriage is the name of mutual respect, yet many families unconsciously sell their souls in the name of Nikah.

In reality, marriages are often arranged by ignoring equality, and instead by focusing on how powerful or wealthy the man is. This practice has deep historical roots, stretching back to the 18th and 19th centuries when families sought wealthy suitors for their daughters. Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice captured this reality, showing how girls were married off not for love or respect, but for money. Sadly, the same mindset persists today. Families force their daughters into marriages without considering their........

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