the universe and all that the regions of the earth contain and everything that its sides carry are for man a provision and enjoyment for a time. however the closest thing to his soul and the most gentle to his soul is the female. for she was created for him so that he might find peace with her and love and mercy were placed between them.
والفلك وجميع ما تحويه أقطار الأرض، وكل ما تقله أكنافها للإنسان خول ومتاع إلى حين. إلا أن أقرب ما سخر له من روحه وألطفه عند نفسه الأنثى ؟ فإنها خلقت له ليسكن إليها، وجعلت بينه وبينها مودة ورحمة.