Predisposing Factors of marital infidelity based on Islamic sources

Marital infidelity is one of the problems that is increasing in families and has harmful consequences and outcomes. The purpose of this study is to investigate the predisposing factors of marital infidelity based on Islamic sources. The research method is descriptive content analysis. The unit of analysis in this research is sentences, words and topics and information that have been obtained by referring to the Holy Quran, Hadith books, articles, dissertations, books, web-sites, and various soft-wares in this field. The results of this study show that various factors are effective in the occurrence of marital infidelity. These factors can be divided into individual, family and social factors. Predisposing individual factors of marital infidelity are: weakness in faith, lack of chastity, lack of zeal, experience of illegitimate relationships (before or after marriage), obedience to the enemies of the Ahl al-Bayt (PBUT), drinking, and music. Predisposing family factors for marital infidelity include misplaced suspicion and jealousy, sexual dissatisfaction, and affective dissatisfaction. Predisposing social factors of marital infidelity include: disloyalty to others and friendship or companionship with unfaithful people.