Maya* was frustrated, upset, and confused. She had met a guy and gone out on a few dates and thought the relationship was progressing nicely, but then he disappeared. He stopped calling and texting an…
What You SHOULD Do When He Asks You Out But Doesn’t Follow Through
If he didn’t confirm, he better have a damn good reason. It’s Monday and you’re talking on the phone with a nice guy you’re interested in. After some chit-chat he finally asks …
11 Steps to Prepare Yourself for Awesome Love
When I was 18, I thought I had met the man I was going to marry. By the time I was 22, I was ready to move on and see what else the world had to offer me. At 25, I started to question every decision w…
How Young Muslims Define ‘Halal Dating’ For Themselves
When 18-year-old Nermeen Ileiwat first began college, she could not wait to get into a relationship — maybe even get engaged before graduation. But after one year, the rising sophomore realized she ha…
Getting to know someone for marriage
Marriage in Islam is one of the most important decisions a person will make in their life, after all the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) reminded us that marriage is “half of your faith.” Marriage…