The myths surrounding the ‘wedding night’ are a source of anxiety for every guy or girl who has passed the age of puberty and looks forward to this special night. The thought of what would happen on that night caused me a lot of emotional distress because there simply wasn’t enough information or sexual education back then. This isn’t the […]
Finding the right person to spend the rest of your life with is one of the most important decisions of you will face in this lifetime. We all have heard it from our friends and family about the neighbor who rushed into a relationship and it didn’t workout. There was no “naseeb”. Sometimes, peoples minds and hearts are telling them […]
Money is a big factor within a relationship, and as a family grows many marriages breakup due to financial reasons. Studies have shown that over 40% of all arguments that take place between a husband and wife are related to financial reasons. Below are a few points that will help you consider some factors regarding finances in a marriage, and […]
Marriage is about sharing your whole life with your significant other. From cleaning dishes to life changing decisions – your partner is with you all the way and a lot of things that you do involve your life partner one way or the other. Compromise is a part of the relationship that cannot be avoided, but not everything can be […]
One of the most difficult thing to overcome is how to reduce our temptation towards each other sexually. After all it’s in our very biological nature to be sexually tempted, when our eyes fall upon an individual whom we get instantly attracted to it is then that lowering our gaze is so difficult. Why it… One of the most difficult […]
I think I am going to make a few enemies right now when I say that Disney is not my favorite place to find “halaified” entertainment. I have, over the years, grown utterly disgusted by all of the female roles that lead to a love affair turned marriage and the whole happily ever after thing. My daughter, for example, who […]
Question: I am a recent convert to Islam and I should get engaged in three months, in sha’ Allah. I do not know much about how engagement is performed in Islam and I need information on the rules to follow for the engagement ceremony so that I do my best to bring Allah’s blessing on my engagement and future marriage. […]
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 names). Indeed, my very best wishes and prayers are for them, that they have chosen each other wisely, and that they will find genuine […]
Question: Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Is it permissible for Muslims to look at pictures of couples doing other styles of sexual intercourse? Please know that they are NOT showing their private parts. Please also know that this is for the sake of me and my husband to experiment and attain pleasure. Jazakum Allahu khayran. Answer: Wa `alaykum as-salamu wa rahmatullahi […]
There was a man who had worked all of his life, had saved all of his money, and was a real miser when it came to his money. Just before he died, he said to his wife, “When I die, I want you to take all my money and put it in the casket with me. I want to take […]
