An Analysis of the Role of Matchmaking in Strengthening the Family from the Perspective of Narrative Texts

The family, as a constituent element of human society, has always been considered by the religion of Islam. Given the its different functions and roles of family, it plays an important role in the growth and excellence of society. These functions and roles depend on the existence of appropriate relationships between couples. Using descriptive-analytical and citation analysis method, this paper seeks to answer the question, what is the role of spouse in strengthening the family from the perspective of narrative texts? The findings show that, first, humans tend to interact with like-minded people. Matchmaking strengthens the family because it creates an agreement between the couple. Among the various factors of matchmaking, homogeneity in beliefs and values has a more prominent role in strengthening the family.