Studies indicate that men fare worse emotionally after a divorce compared to women…so what does this mean in reality? Source: https://themuslimvibe.com/muslim-lifestyle-matters/the-hidden-challenges-o…
Reflections on Muslim Relationships
Source: https://themuslimvibe.com/muslim-lifestyle-matters/reflections-on-muslim-relationships When was the last time you checked in on your own personal relationship with your spouse? As relationship…
25 Years’ Worth of Marriage Advice: Hina Khan-Mukhtar
Published by Hina Khan-MukhtarMarch 15, 2019 In celebration of her jubilee anniversary, Hina Khan-Mukhtar shares some marriage advice gathered over the years. Have you ever set foot inside a couple’s …
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 …
Abdullah Hasan | The Five Languages of Love
Published February 14, 2012, By Sh. Abdullah Hasan Source: https://muslimmatters.org/2012/02/14/abdullah-hasan-the-five-languages-of-love/ Love is a quality that all human beings desire to i…
Relationships – tips for success
Source: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/Relationships-tips-for-success Relationships A ‘good relationship’ means different things to different people. However, good adult rela…
3 Ways to Keep Your Relationship in the Positive Perspective
By Maureen Werrbach, LCPC Source: https://www.gottman.com/blog/3-ways-to-keep-your-relationship-in-the-positive-perspective/ Consider these two scenarios. Dave has been married for 10 years. When he i…
Yahya Ibrahim | The Sunnah of Love
Source: https://muslimmatters.org/2011/10/28/yahya-ibrahim-the-sunnah-of-love/ Published October 28, 2011 By Shaykh Yahya Ibrahim ‘Ali raḍyAllāhu ‘anhu came home one day from a journey…
10 Ways to Build Bridges of Trust with Your Loved One
Source: https://www.soundvision.com/article/10-ways-to-build-bridges-of-trust-with-your-loved-one By Taha Ghayyur So you are a newly-wed couple and wondering how do I earn by loved one’s trust? Or you…
11 Secrets of Matchmakers
Source: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/503218/11-secrets-matchmakers By Suzanne Raga, August 18, 2017 In an age of dating apps and casual hookups, matchmakers may seem like a relic from another e…
10 Tips For A Thriving Marriage
Source: https://muslimmatters.org/2017/08/14/10-tips-for-a-thriving-marriage/ Published August 14, 2017 By Dunia Shuaib There’s something you already know: that your marriage is worth invest…
Marriage education is a must for single and engaged Muslims
Source: https://www.soundvision.com/article/marriage-education-is-a-must-for-single-and-engaged-muslims Being a spouse and a parent are among the most important jobs you’ll ever have. Marriage educati…
A Man’s Perspective on the Mental Load
Source: https://www.mylovethinks.com/mental-load-man/ One of the biggest challenges faced by couples is how they carry and express their “mental loads.” In this first of several podcasts on the topic,…
Strategies for managing difficult conversations
Source: https://www.mylovethinks.com/strategies-for-managing-difficult-conversations/ In relationships, it is a fact that at some point, you will engage in a difficult conversation with your partner. …
The Often-Overlooked Glue of Long-Term Relationships
By Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT Source: https://loveandlifetoolbox.com/the-often-overlooked-glue-of-long-term-relationships/ Most people know what it feels like in the beginning of a relationship when both …
The Truth About Expectations in Relationships
John Gottman, Ph.D. Source: https://www.gottman.com/blog/truth-expectations-relationships/ By having high (but still realistic) standards, you are far more likely to achieve the kind of relationship y…
Marriage Education Is a Must for Single and Engaged Muslims
By Dr. Aneesah Nadir Source: https://www.soundvision.com/article/marriage-education-is-a-must-for-single-and-engaged-muslims-0 Being a spouse and a parent are among the most important jobs you’ll ever…
Premarital Couples: Invest in Your Marriage as you do on Your Wedding Day
Source: https://loveandlifetoolbox.com/premarital-couples-invest-in-your-marriage-as-you-do-in-your-wedding/ By Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT Our society puts a lot of focus on the wedding day. Ma…
Muslim Couple Goals for a Loving Marriage
By Hana Arafa, December 19, 2019 Source: https://blog.nikahhalal.com/muslim-couple-goals-for-a-loving-marriage/ Marriage in Islam is a sacred relationship. The Prophet (PBUH) said, “No house has been …
HALAL COURTSHIP: THE 3 ESSENTIAL STEPS TO SAFELY PREPARE YOU FOR YOUR MARRIAGE
You should never feel that you are being forced or pressured to make a decision, and there is no defined time limit when you should choose. The main thing is that in all of your interactions, make sur…
The Importance of Mutual Respect in Marriage: An Islamic Perspective
Islam was the first religion that taught the world the true value of women, uplifting them from being the property of men to that of equal status in society with accorded rights and dignity. And this …
Invest in Yourself for Relationship Growth
The Gottman Institute Source: https://www.gottman.com/blog/invest-in-yourself-for-relationship-growth/ If you can’t keep it together, your relationship can’t either. Sometimes, the right thing to do w…
5 WAYS TO MANAGE CONFLICTS EFFECTIVELY IN MARRIAGE
In Islam, there are a few techniques on how to handle conflicts and how to avoid them at all costs, because prevention is always better than cure! Source: https://themuslimvibe.com/muslim-lifestyle-ma…
4 Tips to Build Everyday Trust in Relationships
Brittini Carter, LMHC Be a partner who is reliable and accountable When you think of trust in relationships, you likely think of rebuilding after an incident where trust was challenged and/or lost. So…
8 Honest Present-Day Reasons Why The Younger Muslim Generation Are Still Single
Posted on Facebook by Qasim Rafique You’re obsessive. You’re too much and you love (get emotionally attached) too fast. You’re in love with the idea of being in love, and when you find someone that me…
The Keys to a Successful Marriage
Source: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?contenttypeid=1&contentid=4580 When you’re caught up in the excitement of your wedding, it can be hard to imagine that you an…
DO NOT COMPLICATE THE MARRIAGE PROCESS
By Natalia Sala, 14th February 2019 Source: https://themuslimvibe.com/muslim-lifestyle-matters/marriage/do-not-complicate-the-marriage-process Marriage is a relationship and an act of worship, it is n…
10 Tips to Spice up the Husband and Wife Relationship in Islam
By Irfan Ullah Khan Source: https://happymuslimfamily.org/husband-and-wife-in-islam/ Marriage is a sacred bond… Entered into by two people who are committed to their goal to fulfill the Sunnah and att…
What is The Sound Relationship House?
The Gottman Institute, November 30, 2020 Source: https://www.gottman.com/blog/what-is-the-sound-relationship-house/ This foundational theory of The Gottman Institute gives couples the tools they need …
10 Habits of Happy Muslim Couples
Zaynab Chinoy, April 8, 2015 Source: https://productivemuslim.com/happy-muslim-couples/ What does it take to stay Muslim, married and extremely happy today? As oxymoronic as that just sounded…