The Hidden Power of Simple Conversations When two people meet for the first time, many expect instant compatibility or deep conversations right away. But research shows that connection often begins wi…
Understanding What Marriage Actually Is
Written by Canvas of Thoughts, December 12, 2025 In a world where almost everything is available on demand, it’s easy to assume marriage works the same way. We want instant happiness, instant stabilit…
Why Your Future Spouse Probably Won’t Look Like a Hashtag — And That’s Okay
Written by Canvas of Thoughts Scroll through Instagram or TikTok for five minutes, and you’ll likely run into a picture-perfect couple: young, glowing, sipping coffee in a dreamy kitchen, or hopping o…
Let’s Stop Making the Marriage Processes Difficult for the Youth
Marriage is a relationship and an act of worship. It is not an auction to the highest bidder or the one who appears to be able to provide the most lavish lifestyle. By Natalia Sala, 4th January 2023 S…
Using The Prophetic Example To Find A Mate
By Mahasin D. Shamsid-Deen Source: https://www.soundvision.com/article/using-the-prophetic-example-to-find-a-mate Marriage is very important in Islam, but American Muslims may worry about their abilit…
Muslims & Marriage: Are We Too Picky?
Source: https://www.soundvision.com/article/muslims-marriage-are-we-too-picky By Ammarah Usmani Many marriages today, increasingly among Muslim communities, are on the threshold of divorce. Seemingly …
Emotional Knowing in Relationships
Here’s a new upside of being emotionally tuned into your partner and yourself. Posted April 21, 2025 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer, Ph.D. Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/your-future-s…
Muslim Marriages: Social Media and Modern Challenges – And The Things No One Talks About
Without purpose, a marriage becomes a soulless relationship standing on tradition—like worship devoid of love—even if both individuals are living together happily. Maryam Bashir, 16th November 2024 So…
The Hidden Challenges of Muslim Marriages
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…