I’m Not Settling, But Your Prayers Are Always Welcome
My faith is strong. My family is loving, supportive and encouraging. My job is comfortable, my friends remarkable, and my passion for…
Dec 7, 20174 min read
Topic
Finding a Spouse
What to look for, compatibility, red flags and istikhara – choosing with your heart and your head.
I Really Didn’t Want to Get Married Untill I Did
Remember that time I went on a psychotic rant about having value as a human despite not being a married woman? (If…
Nov 23, 20174 min read
11 Steps to Prepare Yourself for Awesome Love
When I was 18, I thought I had met the man I was going to marry.
Nov 23, 20176 min read
10 Ways Of Letting Go Of A Past Relationship Peacefully And Moving On
Letting go of a relationship that you were certain would last forever or that you just knew was ”the one” is painful.…
Nov 23, 20177 min read
5 Essential Qualities for a Romantic Partner
Research points to five traits worth noticing early in a prospective spouse, from kindness and shared values to emotional steadiness and a…
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74 Questions to Ask Yourself & Your Potential Spouse Before Getting Married
So, you want to get married? Before you jump the gun, make sure you’re as prepared as can be and know what…
Nov 7, 20175 min read
How Preconceived Notions on Dating Kept Me From Meeting the Right Guy
Modern day “dating”—I use quotations because for Muslim Americans, it’s not the typical kind of dating—is pretty difficult to navigate. Add the…
Nov 7, 20174 min read
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…
Nov 3, 20178 min read
10 Tiny Reminders For Anyone Who Is Sick And Tired Of Modern Dating
Until recently, I’ve been a part of group chats, seen trending tweets, and watched countless shares on Facebook about how modern dating…
Oct 26, 20178 min read
Single Muslimahs Beware of the Virtual Relationship
Today’s post is about a trap I know I fell into many times on my quest for Mr. Right: The Virtual Relationship!…
Oct 25, 20174 min read
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…
Sep 20, 20163 min read
The Super Muslim Woman Syndrome
Have you ever wanted everything in your life to be perfect? Have you ever found yourself wanting the perfect marriage, the perfect…
Aug 24, 20162 min read