Salma” and “Hassan” were about to call it quits. She was fed up with his behavior and both of them argued to the point that they wanted to divorce. But a couple of meetings with a lo…
6 tips for friends and family for dealing with marital disputes in the West
Family and friends can play an important but hidden role in helping married couples maintain a strong relationship. Parents, parents-in-laws and friends all can help a couple work through their disagr…
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…
Conquering marriage boredom
10 tips to spice up your marriage You’ve moved past that giddy “honeymoon phase” and settled into a comfortable lifestyle with your spouse. You revel in each other’s company an…
The Sakinah Healthy Marriage Initiative (SHMI)
Building Healthy Marriages and Families Among Muslims in America The Islamic Social Services Association’s Sakinah Healthy Marriage Initiative (SHMI) is calling on national and local organizatio…
Getting to know someone for marriage
Marriage in Islam is one of the most important decisions a person will make in their life, after all the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) reminded us that marriage is “half of your faith.” Marriage…
Mothers Advice to her bride daughter
This advice was given to Umm Ayas Bint Awf Bin Muslim ash-Shaybani by her mother Umamah Bint al-Harith shortly before her wedding. “O my daughter! If the advice were to be left off the virtuous and we…
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…
What is Khula?
If a woman is wanting to seek Khulaa (female initiated divorce) due to mistreatment by the husband, does she have to give back the mahr and the non-mahr gifts received during the wedding time? Also, k…
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…
Rights of a Wife in Islam
The status of women in Islam is that of dignity, honor and respect. The current practices by many Muslim men don’t reflect their true status in our community today. Many men follow more of the cultura…
I Love You!
This is for all our happily married couples who are getting used to the 3 words “I Love You” and it has become habit of sorts. I know all of us have tried to spice it up by saying ”Uhibbuk” or “Uhibbu…
Love during Ramadan
The religion of Islam is complete, and we are lucky to have received divine guidance in all matters. Be it religious in nature, or be it a part of our daily human necessities. In the Quran, Allah tell…
Making Time For Your Spouse
Making time for your spouse is one of the leading factors towards maintaining a healthy marriage. In this fast paced world, a persons scheduled is packed with activities. Whether a person has children…
My Husband won’t help with the Housework!
If there is a universal complaint from wives about their husbands, it would have to be that their husbands don’t help around the house. This complaint seems to transcend culture, location, ethnicity a…
A HIJABI’S GUIDE TO PACKING FOR YOUR HONEYMOON
Wedding season is well underway so we’re starting our new “Hijabi’s Guide to…” feature with packing for your honeymoon! Your honeymoon will be one of the most memorable t…
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…
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…
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 …
Empathy in Marriage: How to Connect Emotionally with Your Spouse
We are all aware that the marital relationship is regarded as extremely important in Islam. In addition to fulfilling half our deen, marriage is a safeguard, a place to find peace, and also a strongly…
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…
Wedding Markup Is Real, So Don’t Be Afraid to Call It Out and Haggle
Wedding markup is very real, and Consumer Reports has the numbers to prove it. In a recent study, they found that 28% of vendors increase prices for wedding events. The good news is, many of these ven…
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…
Why British Muslim women struggle to find a marriage partner
Article written by: A few years ago, at the behest of my mother, I attended a Muslim marriage event in Glasgow. These are events where Muslim men and women meet for the purpose of seeking an ideal mar…