And do not wish for that by which Allāh has made some of you exceed others. For men is a share of what they have earned, and for women is a share of what they have earned. And ask Allāh of His bounty. Indeed Allāh is ever, of all things, Knowing. (Qur’an, 4:32) This verse …
EVERY married couple wants to be the cute old couple one sees occasionally, where they are still very much in love and enjoying each other’s company. Getting into a lifelong commitment means that you agree to live with this person, with all their strengths and flaws, and they agree to live with yours. So some …
Our dear beloved husbands, As-salāmu alaykum waraḥmatullāhi wabarakātuh… When we embarked upon the journey of life as a team in marriage, while keeping the ākhirah in mind, we had certain ideas, thoughts and aspirations. And we assumed that you had similar ones too. Our lives needed a strong relationship and some economic stability to help …
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Abdullah ibn Umar, may Allah be pleased with them both, reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “Every one of you is a shepherd and is responsible for his flock. The leader of people is a guardian and is responsible for his subjects. A man is the guardian of his family and he is responsible …
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THE exploitation of women in the name of tahleel marriage has surfaced and caused a lot of debate. This practice mainly on the backdrop of “triple talaaq” has been going on under cover for ages in countries like India. But it was condemned by the Prophet (ﷺ) and has no sanction in Islamic law. What …
TO find marriage advice in the Quran might appear straightforward, for we have heard the verses in context to marriage multiple times, but there is truly so much more than that. The Quran is an ocean of gems for those who seek them. This is by no means a complete list of advice that the …
WHEN I did some research on this topic, what I mostly got was the usual: a Qur’an, a prayer rug, a copy of the translation of the Qur’an, etc. And of course those are important things, but I wanted more. I’m sure almost every Muslim home does have the above mentioned items, and I’m sure …
BOOKS can be written – and indeed, have been written – on scores of pre-marital questions to ask prospective spouses. From ‘1001 Questions to Ask Before You Get Married’ to ‘The Hard Questions: 100 Essential Questions to Ask Before You Say I Do’ to ‘Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts: 7 Questions to Ask Before …
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“And Allah has made for you from your homes a place of rest…” [Surah An Nahl, 16:80] The Prophet ﷺ said, “Travel is a portion of torment. It prevents one of you from eating, drinking, and sleeping, so when you have finished your purpose then quickly return to your families.” [Sahih al-Bukhari: no 1710; Sahih Muslim: no …
IF you were brought up with a religious background – where it was normal for you to wear hijab once you were supposed to, to attend religious talks, and seek knowledge – the expectations when you had to get married would have been high. A lot of women conscious of the deen look for someone …