By Ubaid Ahmad Peerzadah , February 8, 2022 Source: https://nikahforever.com/blog/things-you-must-know-before-getting-married/ Marriage is one of the most significant commitments a person may make in …
A Psychologist Explains The 6 Stages Of Marriage
By Mark Travers, Oct 23, 2023 Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2023/10/23/a-psychologist-explains-the-6-stages-of-marriage/?sh=bd96bcb5a865 Anyone who has been in a long-term marriage …
Married to Their Smartphones (Oh, and to Each Other, Too)
By Brooke Lea Foster, Oct. 28, 2016 Sherry Zheng was cleaning up from dinner, ready to toss out the remaining fried rice, when she grabbed her phone from the counter to text her husband, Chris. He was…
Making Contact: How to Play It Cool without Cooling It Off
Open communication is one of the most integral parts of a relationship, but in the early stages it can also be the most cumbersome. How many times have you been thrilled about the prospect of a new lo…
12 Things to Know About Being in a Relationship with an Introvert
he was the one at the party hanging back from the crowd, but she wasn’t doing nothing. From the look in her eyes, you could tell she was watching the scene and not missing a thing. When you talked to …
18 Qualities You Need To Find In A Partner Before You Commit To Them
1.Trustworthiness. Trust is the foundation of a relationship. Without trust, there is nothing. 2. Happiness. I’m not talking all-the-time, happy-go-lucky kind of a person. I’m talking someone who can …
Being Confident Will Get You More Dates Than Being Attractive Will, Says Science
“The kind of confidence we’re talking about really comes down to feeling good about your appearance and attractiveness,” says Craig Malkin, Ph.D., a Harvard psychologist. “Men and women both prefer a …
I’m Not Settling, But Your Prayers Are Always Welcome
Each morning that I wake, I am grateful. Alhamdulillah. My faith is strong. My family is loving, supportive and encouraging. My job is comfortable, my friends remarkable, and my passion for helping ot…
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 not – read it here… it’s a wild ride…) I really really really didn’t want to get marr…
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…
5 Essential Qualities for a Romantic Partner
Most of us have a long list of attributes that describe our perfect mate, from general traits — smart, kind, funny, adventurous, understanding — to specific skills and interests — good cook, loves bas…
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 you’re about to get yourself into. The following are some questions for you and your soon-to-…
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 makes us all want to give up on love completely. Now, I don’t me…
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! Picture this scenario. You meet a nice guy online. You exchange a few messages via the w…
Welcome to the BeyondChai team, Maliha!
In order to support our clients BeyondChai is developing specialized coaching in collaboration with our newest addition to the team, Maliha Malik. A resident of Connecticut and an active community mem…
Using mediation to solve marital disputes mutually
Salma” and “Hassan” were about to call it quits. She was fed up with his behavior and both of them argued to the point that they wanted to divorce. But a couple of meetings with a lo…
6 tips for friends and family for dealing with marital disputes in the West
Family and friends can play an important but hidden role in helping married couples maintain a strong relationship. Parents, parents-in-laws and friends all can help a couple work through their disagr…
A short wedding checklist
The aim of this is to make sure that you’ve got at least the very basics of planning a wedding covered before you take the leap to marriage. You can always look at the Long Wedding Checklist to …
Preparing Muslims for Marriage
Marital problems among Muslims in America are of increasing concern. Issues like divorce and domestic violence are taking their toll on Muslim families throughout America. Imams, Muslim Social Workers…
9 general wedding tips
There are plenty of things to consider in wedding planning and arrangement. These are a few things which are either unknown or forgotten: 1. Invite the poor According to one Hadith, the worst meal is …
Conquering marriage boredom
10 tips to spice up your marriage You’ve moved past that giddy “honeymoon phase” and settled into a comfortable lifestyle with your spouse. You revel in each other’s company an…
The Sakinah Healthy Marriage Initiative (SHMI)
Building Healthy Marriages and Families Among Muslims in America The Islamic Social Services Association’s Sakinah Healthy Marriage Initiative (SHMI) is calling on national and local organizatio…
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…
When the trust disappears from our relations
In the eyes of Islam, Trust (Amanah) has a very broad sense. The word contains an ocean of meaning, but underneath it all is the sense of responsibility and accountability for one’s actions before God…
How arbitration can help Muslim couples resolve conflicts
Before a couple experiencing conflict in their marriage decides to go forward with a divorce, there are a number of options they can consider to try to resolve their differences. One of these is arbit…
Muslims & Marriage: Are We Too Picky?
Many marriages today, increasingly among Muslim communities, are on the threshold of divorce. Seemingly happy on the outside, seams are splitting and tolerance levels are rapidly declining. Perhaps it…
Spiritual harmony in Muslim marriage
The Qur’an categorically states that the objective of marriage, besides perpetuating human life, is also spiritual harmony or creating “an abode of peace.” However, the Qur’an does not leave the…
The Purpose of Marriage
The society we live in provoke many thoughts in regards to the purpose of marriage. We see all around us that people are letting go of marriage and resorting to other forms of lifestyle. We truly have…
Couple not having children?
I have couple of questions and if you can guide me in the right direction: If a couple are not able to have kids due to medical reasons what is permissible in Islam. They have been together for 6 year…
Managing Stress Series – Anger Management
Not being able to manage your anger is one of the biggest causes of marriage breakups and surprisingly enough being angry has many physical side effects as well. Research conducted by Duke University …