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When Love Is Not Enough: Reassessing Marriage In The Muslim Community

Source: https://mentalhealth4muslims.com/when-love-is-not-enough-reassessing-marriage-in-the-muslim-community/ Dr. Nafisa SekandariJune 15, 2017 *This article is adapted from a presentation Sr. Hosai…

Ingredients of marital love in Islam

Source: https://www.soundvision.com/article/ingredients-of-marital-love-in-islam By Shahina Siddiqui “And among His signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that you m…

Before Entering into an Intercultural Marriage

Source: https://aboutislam.net/family-life/laying-foundations/before-entering-into-an-intercultural-marriage/ Janet Kozak 24 July, 2020 Intercultural marriages are completely allowed in Islam. Prophet…

10 Ways To Avoid Marrying The Wrong Person!

Source:http://mentalhealth4muslims.com/10-ways-to-avoid-marrying-the-wrong-person/ By Dr. Nafisa Sekandari and Sr. Hosai Mojaddidi, June 11 2017 “And of His signs is that He created for you from yours…

5 Questions You Need to Ask Before Getting Married

Full disclosure: I have been married—to the same guy—for twenty-eight years, four months, and twelve days. In our five years of dating, which began in college and then spilled into graduate school, I …

Third-Party Mediation Increases Relationship Satisfaction Following An Argument

by Farwa Batool Contrary to what the movies would have you believe, romantic relationships invariably involve conflict. It may seem like arguing with your partner signals the end of a relationship but…

The Four Types of Compatibility in Relationships

A key element in every relationship is compatibility between the two parties. Beginning from the dating process — and then following in marriage — issues of compatibility can make or break relationshi…

Do not complicate the marriage process

By Natalia Sala, 14th February 2019 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.…

What to know before getting married: Advice from a couples therapist

You’re in love and you’re engaged, but are you really ready for married life? Feb. 7, 2018, 9:36 AM EST / Updated Sept. 3, 2019, 10:36 AM EDT / Source: TODAY By A. Pawlowski Move over, Jun…

8 Traits of a Happy Marriage, According to a Couples Therapist

By Matt Christensen What makes for a happy marriage? Well, it’s safe to say that the happiest long-lasting couples probably don’t have affairs or lie to one another about secret credit cards or fly of…

How to Improve Your Relationships With Mindfulness

“Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back, and reasons to stay.” — Dalai Lama Do you have trouble understanding relationships? If so, then you’re not alone. Relationships can be one of …

7 Reasons Calling is Better Than Texting in Dating and Relationships

I’ve been a marriage and family counselor for more than 40 years. Though the times and technologies have changed, the basics of dating and mating haven’t. The new science of love demonstrates that the…

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…

Marital problems… Who should I ask for Help?

As any couple can imagine, it is a very difficult to realization or accept that something is wrong and professional help is needed. Many a times nagging problems of the past keep on consistently putti…

Key Advice for the Newly Wed

It is common for scholars and teachers to be asked for their advice on certain topics and situations. As Muslims we put a trust in our scholars and teachers as long as they are not doing anything agai…

Controlling anger before it controls you!

‎”I was so angry and in the process divorced my wife! I did not mean to!” How many times have we heard this line? May Allah protect the ummah…Ameen. Dear reader, all of us at some time or another have…

Marital problems… Who should I ask for Help?

As any couple can imagine, it is a very difficult to realization or accept that something is wrong and professional help is needed. Many a times nagging problems of the past keep on consistently putti…

When the Ship is Sinking, Throw away the Extra Baggage

When your marriage is in trouble and you’re fighting to keep it from sinking, it’s time to throw away all the extra baggage that’s not helping. You need to be at your highest vigilance in using your i…

Let’s talk it out!

Below we outline what constitutes as good communication in a marriage. If you can ensure that every correspondence between you and your spouse meets these criteria, then you are on the way to eternal …

10 Survival Tips for Newlyweds

In much of the world, it is very normal for couples to live together before marriage. However according to our Islamic views that is completely unacceptable. Majority of couples live together for the …

5 Pre-Marital Tips From A Divorced Parent

As parents, we all want to set good examples for our children. If, for instance, they see us treating everyone we encounter with respect, chances are good they’ll do the same. Doesn’t it feel great wh…