*This article is adapted from a presentation Sr. Hosai Mojaddidi prepared for the Grand Mawlid event, held February 5th, 2012 in Santa Clara, California.
According to a Soundvision survey conducted in 2010: “If you attended six Muslim weddings this summer, chances are that two will end up in divorce sooner or later!” That might soun [...]
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When Love is Not Enough: Reassessing ...
*This article is adapted from a presentation Sr. Hosai Mojaddidi prepared for the Grand Mawlid event, held February 5th, 2012 in Santa Clara, California.
According to a Soundvision survey conducted in 2010: “If you attended six Muslim weddings this summer, chances are that two will end up in divorce sooner or later!” That might soun [...]
6 Things NOT to Say to Someone Who is...
By Amal Killawi and Zarinah Nadir
Divorce is never easy.
But it’s the reality for 50% of American couples and 31% of American Muslim couples. With these statistics, you’re likely to have friends or know people in your community who have been divorced or are currently experiencing a divorce.
Divorce is often a time of monumental [...]
Finding the Right Match for You
When it comes to selecting a partner for marriage the first and most obvious step is to know what you want. Unfortunately, most people today don’t really know what that is. That’s not to say they don’t have an ideal, because let’s face it, most of us do. We live in a society that thrives on idealizing romance and co [...]
Infidelity: An Introspective Look at ...
Adultery is perhaps one of the most, if not the most, divisive and wretched of human behaviors. In Islam it is the ultimate form of betrayal and is so condemned that God says in the Qur’an, “And do not approach adultery, for verily it is a great sin and an evil way,” (17:32) and in another verse, “And they [the servants of God] do not commi [...]
Help! Someone’s Invaded My Marriage
That may sound like a line straight out of a bad alien/sci-fi movie starring Dr. Phil, but it’s not. It’s the cry of many helpless couples in the Muslim community whose relationships have been hijacked and are on the verge of collapse. Much to the chagrin of hopeless romantics everywhere, the truth is that all relationships [...]
10 Ways to Avoid Marrying the Wrong P...
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There is a right way and a wrong way to get to know someone for marriage. The wrong way is to get caught up in the excitement and nuance of a budding relationship and in the process completely forget to ask the critical questions that help determine compatibility. One of the biggest mistakes that many young Muslims [...]
4 Tips on Finding “The One̶...
For Muslims there is no better example or precedent of an ideal husband than the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). He was the most loving, kind, humble, merciful, compassionate, loyal, trust-worthy, and generous husband to ever have existed; indeed his example in every facet of life is perfect and the list of his attributes are far too m [...]
Tired of Being Single?
“Relationship idolatry happens when we place too much emphasis on our relationships rather than working on our own self-realization. What you might think you should get from a relationship (a sense of peace, love, and security) is really only attainable by getting in touch with your spiritual nature.” –Kathy Freston
Are you single? Do [...]
Why Marital Issues Belong at Home
We’ve all been there before: at a dinner party, wedding, or other social function when suddenly a voice is raised, words are exchanged, and someone makes a dramatic exit. When a marital spat takes place in a public setting the tension is appallingly thick and the innocent bystanders are left behind to try and pick up the pieces. A group may [...]
Marriage Lessons from the Tiger Woods...
The Tiger Wood’s scandal was a dramatic wake up call for marriages around the world. Many wondered how a man who appeared to have it all could risk everything he worked so hard to amass and step outside of his marriage with so many women. The unfortunate reality for Muslims today is that our marriages are also vulnerable to such scandals. [...]