Author’s note: Writing on marriage always carries a certain burden of responsibility towards the audience. The writer is never sure who out there is reading under what circumstances the apparent…
His Other Wife: A Short Story
“…So give me a call, Aliyah. I think this may be the one.” Aliyah rolled her eyes as she deleted the voicemail message then pressed the “end call” button on her cell phone. Her uncle had converted to …
Intimacy for Muslim Couples: The Anti-Climax
Highlights from the discussion Generally, women are capable of experiencing climax but because of their husband’s lack of knowledge and skills, they are left unsatisfied. Intercourse without cli…
LOVESICKNESS
By no means is love a sickness in and of itself. Indeed, it is the only known cure for many of the problems and ailments that we as human beings suffer from. However, love can turn into an illness if …
10 Pieces of Financial Advice for Newly Married Couples
A few weeks ago, I was attending a wedding where I’ve known the groom for about 20 years. I wasn’t one of the groomsmen and didn’t know all of them, but I was hanging out with them for a bit. The groo…
Rules & Obligations of a Muslim Marriage
Many traditions related to Muslim weddings vary by culture. Muslims come from places as diverse as Pakistan, Turkey, Somalia and Europe, and the wedding customs for each of these groups are similarly …
‘Halal’ interfaith unions rise among UK women
Rudabah Abbass is a freelance writer and producer based in Doha and London. Prior to joining Al Jazeera English, she was a producer for Channel 4 News and CNN. She has also worked on documentaries for…
You’re Not Going Crazy: 5 Sure Signs You’re Being Emotionally Abused
Because emotional abuse has become such a popular topic in the self-help and psychology fields, you may already be familiar with some of its signs, which may include withdrawal of affection, name-call…
7 Resolutions to Revitalize Your Marriage
And those who say, “Our Lord, grant us from among our wives and offspring comfort to our eyes and make us an example for the righteous.” [25:74] It’s a minute before midnight. January 1st, 2016……
How to Deal with Differences in your marriage
Talk about them! We’re not suggesting you discuss politics or fiqhi views the first time you talk to a prospective spouse, but once you are married, discussing the bigger issues is a MUST. Once the di…
What Really Happens to a Marriages After Having Kids?
After enjoying a few years of marriage, most couples – women especially – look forward to kids and the joy of raising a child together. Families welcome a baby with great expectations too. As the coup…
5 Things to Know About Marital Therapy
It is common for couples to seek marital therapy when they are distressed, and perhaps, even contemplating divorce. When it feels like your marriage is “on the line,” the last thing you want to stress…
The Power of a Weekly Marriage Meeting
The institution of marriage arguably carries a heavier weight of pressures and expectations in the present age than it has in any time previous. Spouses don’t just partner up for purely economic and p…
The Best Time to Get Married, Depending On Your Taxes
You’d have to be a very practical person to schedule your wedding around taxes, but most people do think about the money benefits of marriage before they tie the knot. That timing can affect how much …
10 Pieces of Financial Advice for Newly Married Couples
A few weeks ago, I was attending a wedding where I’ve known the groom for about 20 years. I wasn’t one of the groomsmen and didn’t know all of them, but I was hanging out with them for a bit. The groo…
It’s over: The four problems NO marriage can survive (and having an affair ISN’T one of them)
There are four insurmountable problems no marriage can survive, according to a leading divorce expert. And just having an affair isn’t one of them. Blogging on the Huffington Post, psychotherapi…