Uh Oh, The Honeymoon is Over!
“And among His Signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves that you may dwell in tranquillity with…
Aug 5, 20163 min read
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Bringing Love Into Marriage
Marriage can be a wonderful experience or an awful one, but for most, it is somewhere in the middle, with ups and…
Aug 4, 20166 min read
A Wounded Heart
The sudden dreadful crying and screaming woke Zainab up. She lay on her bed, burying her face into the pillow, trying hard…
Aug 4, 20167 min read
A Wedding Speech
A wedding address offering newlyweds candid, warm counsel on worship, kindness, earning love and respect, and accepting each other's imperfections.
from MuslimVillage2 min read
4 Text Messages Your Wife Would Love to Receive
Women love the feeling of being appreciated, missed and wanted; so surprising your wife with random text messages throughout the day is…
Aug 4, 20161 min read
Is Piety the only Beauty?
One day a sister dropped by to pick up something and saw me dressed up with make-up and jewelry, so she assumed…
Aug 1, 20164 min read
An Open Letter to Moms with Daughters Looking to Get Married
The biggest mistake I have seen mothers make when it comes to their daughters who are looking to get married is that…
Aug 1, 20165 min read
Marriage and Other Works in Progress
Author's note: Writing on marriage always carries a certain burden of responsibility towards the audience. The writer is never sure who out…
Aug 1, 201612 min read
His Other Wife: A Short Story
“…So give me a call, Aliyah. I think this may be the one.” Aliyah rolled her eyes as she deleted the voicemail…
Aug 1, 201616 min read
Arranged Marriage is not Forced Marriage
Arranged marriages are the cultural norm for (many) Muslims across the world. Men and women who are ready to get married may…
Aug 1, 20169 min read
Intimacy for Muslim Couples: The Anti-Climax
Generally, women are capable of experiencing climax but because of their husband's lack of knowledge and skills, they are left unsatisfied.
Jul 28, 20163 min read
Empathy in Marriage: How to Connect Emotionally with Your Spouse
Why emotional understanding matters so much in marriage, how the Prophet ﷺ modelled it, and four practical ways to build empathy with…
from MuslimMatters2 min read