Love between husband and wife is not mentioned in the Qur’an and that’s not a coincidence. The Qur’an speaks instead of compassion (mawaddah) and mercy (rahmah) qualities that sustain a marriage long after emotions fade. As ʿUmar ibn al-Khattab (RA) wisely said: “Are all homes built upon love?” Discover the deeper wisdom behind this Qur’anic choice and why lasting relationships are built on more than feelings.