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…
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…
Manage Conflict: The Aftermath of a Fight
Ellie Lisitsa, January 16, 2013 Source: https://www.gottman.com/blog/manage-conflict-the-aftermath-of-a-fight/ When you make repair attempts early, you can salvage the point of the conversation and cr…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
A consistent plan for children
Whenever you will speak to any expert or person who has any experience regarding parenting you will hear this over and over again; consistency or being consistent. A few pointers below that will hopef…
Focus Now (Importance of planning your child’s future)
This brand new series deals with the importance FOCUSing NOW on the future of your children. The series will discuss a number of hadith and ideas that can be used to develop your children now! Allah a…
My In-laws are ….?
It’s amazing that as soon as you mention the word, only ill thoughts come to most people. This topic was previously viewed in a positive light as it strengthened family ties but unfortunately today it…
Rights of a Husband in Islam
It is widely talked about how men don’t know the rights of women in Islam but the reality is that both sides do not have the correct understanding of each others rights. Men in general have a much mor…
10 Qualities to make a Husband Happy
We all know that Allah subhana wa ta’alaa has described the treatment of the spouses in the Quran as: “And among His signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that you may dw…
Simple Steps for a Happy Marriage
Sometimes the most obvious things escape from our thought process that can bring about so much prosperity in our Marriage. We wanted to shed light upon some of these issues so you are aware of them an…
Improving Communication with your Spouse
Below are some simple small steps you can take to make improvements in your communication with your spouse. Communication is key to the success of your marriage and a strong long lasting relationship.…
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…
Agree to Do Your Share of Chores Around Your Home
The issue of chores or housework in a marriage may start off small however it can escalate into larger problems and can eventually ruin the relationship or end the marriage. We already know from the S…
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…
Wives Dealing With Tough Husbands
Question: In Islam, a man has options to choose from when his wife misbehaves or does something displeasing. For example, negotiating, then leaving her bedroom, and finally hitting lightly (with miswa…
Extent of husband’s relatives interfere in their life
What are the rights of the in-laws (the husband’s brothers and sisters) in Islam? Do the father- and mother-in-law have the right of obedience? Do they have the right to enter my room with or without …
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 them, and He has put love and mercy between your (hearts). Verily in that are …
So what are women looking for in a marriage?
Women get married to find a special best friend. They want someone who will share their secrets, laugh and joke with them, love them, cherish them, adore them, be romantic with them, and make them fee…
What’s Love Got To Do With It?
And as we know from before, Tina Turner put it even more bluntly in her next line of her hit song, “What’s love but a second-hand emotion?” You have to give it to song-writers: they really do express …
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 downs, twists and turns as we get to know and understand our spouses. I am not a marri…
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 to block out the growing noise coming from the other room. It had hardly been…
A Wedding Speech
Given on the occasion of the marriage of two young friends by Ruqaiyyah Waris Maqsood. I have been asked to speak a few words for this joyful occasion of the wedding of Abdullah and Zaynab (fictional …
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 …