Once the ‘honeymoon’ phase of a marriage is over and the reality of marriage sets in, many small issues may arise that one needs to address right away before they become larger and lead to separation or divorce. Amongst these problems is housework or chores. The name itself brings about dreaded memories amongst some of spending many, many laborous hours […]
We get a lot of questions regarding Istikhaarah (prayer for guidance) and how to perform it. Seems like this practice is completely neglected until it’s time for choosing a marriage partner. And because many of us don’t practice this on a regular basis, we don’t really know how to perform it, nor what to expect. There are some serious misconceptions […]
It is common for scholars and teachers to be asked for their advice on certain topics and situations. As Muslims we put a trust in our scholars and teachers as long as they are not doing anything against the Quran and the Sunnah of our beloved Messenger (Prophet Muhammad saws). Often the advice that is sought is related to topics […]
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 Sunnah, that the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) used to perform chores at home, especially those pertaining to his own needs, such as repairing his […]
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 or not, time becomes scarce. First a person schedules time to pray then fills his day with work, driving the kids places, commuting home, working out, cooking […]
We are all striving hard to be the best at work, stay in amazing shape, have an amazing married life, have a beautiful home and the list of perfection goes on. But as this list grows and the obsession of perfection increases we find that we have less time for things that really matter to us the most. All of […]
Islam holds parents in a very high status and considers ones relationship with his or her parents one of the most important relationships that one must safeguard. Allah has said in the Quran: Worship Allah and associate nothing with Him, and to parents do good, and to relatives, orphans, the needy, the near neighbor, the neighbor farther away, the companion […]
Allah has created men and women differently. One of the most pronounced differences between genders when it comes to issues of intimacy is arousal. Each gender has been keyed to respond to different senses. If a couple wishes to maximize feelings of closeness and intimacy, it is essential that each party understands the other’s arousal mechanism. For men, the primary […]
When living overseas or staying away from your spouse one of the easiest things to do and possibly the most effective method of telling your spouse how much you miss them or how much you care for them is to send them gifts. In the world where a person can do almost anything on the internet it has become quite […]
Sheikh Riad talk about the important of greetings.
