Using The Prophetic Example To Find A Mate
Lessons from the Prophet's ﷺ life and the Qur'an to encourage American Muslims, including divorced, widowed and older singles, to pursue marriage…
from Sound Vision2 min read
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Finding a Spouse
What to look for, compatibility, red flags and istikhara – choosing with your heart and your head.
Muslims & Marriage: Are We Too Picky?
Ammarah Usmani asks whether Muslim families' checklists for a spouse have become too focused on wealth, looks and status, and urges putting…
from Sound Vision2 min read
The Three Keys of Dating
Three foundations for anyone looking for a life partner: know your expectations, set boundaries that reflect them, and communicate both clearly.
from The Gottman Institute2 min read
Self Awareness 101: How to Improve Your Relationship By Focusing Inward
Why understanding your own emotions and reactions strengthens relationships, with five practical ways to build self-awareness.
from Relish2 min read
Getting to Know You: Questions to Ask Your Dating Partner
A short list of meaningful questions, drawn from the Gottmans' Eight Dates, to move early conversations with a potential spouse beyond small…
from The Gottman Institute2 min read
New year new you: Disabled Muslim Matrimony and learning to love yourself
Encouragement for disabled Muslims seeking marriage: recognising internalised negativity, rebuilding self-worth, and practical steps toward confidence and hope.
from The Muslim Vibe2 min read
Do Opposites Attract or Similarities?
Why couples are usually more different than alike, and why accepting those differences matters more than trying to change them.
from The Gottman Institute2 min read
The Stigmatisation of Disabled Muslims
Why disabled Muslims, especially sisters, face stigma in community and marriage, and how families, advocates and faith can help change those attitudes.
from The Muslim Vibe2 min read
Laws of Attraction: How Do We Select a Life Partner?
What psychological research says about how people choose a spouse, from shared values and character to proximity, and what it still cannot…
from Psychology Today2 min read
Tired Of Being Single?
Three common reasons the search for a spouse stalls, from rigid checklists to waiting passively, and how to shift your approach with…
from Mental Health 4 Muslims2 min read
When Love Is Not Enough: Reassessing Marriage In The Muslim Community
A talk turned article argues that unrealistic romantic ideals among youth and cultural prejudices among elders are both harming how Muslims choose…
from Mental Health 4 Muslims2 min read
10 Ways To Avoid Marrying The Wrong Person
Two Muslim counsellors share practical guidance on what to look for, and what to watch out for, while getting to know someone…
from Mental Health 4 Muslims2 min read