Divine Advice:
How Strong is Your Marriage Foundation?

Embarking on a marriage is really very similar to beginning the construction of a building. The building may be extremely magnificent and grand, but the most important thing about it is the foundations upon which it is built. If those foundations are not secure, the building will not survive when the storms and shocks of stress hit it, as they inevitably will sooner or later.

What does a husband need to do in order to gain his wife's respect? Why does a woman have such a powerful need for a husband's love? Our Lord has revealed guidelines for human life together since the dawn of time, and for over fourteen centuries Muslims have the example of the life of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.

(Source: The Muslim Marriage Guide by Ruqaiyyah Waris Maqsood, p. 14-15)

The Fundamentals of a Fulfilling Marriage

By Shahina Siddiqui

Forget: When we constantly remind our spouses of all the times they let us down or hurt us we have not truly forgiven. Things that happened in the past must be left there and not be used as fresh ammunition in new situations. Couples who use this technique usually fall in a rut and become victims of their own pettiness, unable to break free.

10 Ways to Building Bridges of Trust with Your Loved One
By Taha Ghayyur

Building, earning, and keeping trust, which is known as Amana in Arabic, is a daunting task that requires a life-long effort.

Building trust is like building a bridge. It requires multiple skills and steps: intention, determination, strategy, architecture, engineering, and gathering supplies. It involves labour and at times risks. Bridge building is not a one time task. It needs constant care and maintenance.Read More >

A number of relationships are severed, rifts are created in friendships and interests are endangered when the information about or the secrets of the gatherings are disclosed by someone by correctly or incorrectly quoting the source, thus jeopardizing all the plans.

Allah’s Messenger, peace be upon him, has said: “When a man says something to someone and then turns to you, then it is a trust.” Read More >

Are We Aware of the Legal & Ethical Foundations of Muslim Marriage?
By Wahida Valiante

The Qur’an teaches that marriage entails certain rights and obligations and that those rights and obligations do not simply end when a marriage is dissolved; in fact, some responsibilities extend beyond the dissolution of a marriage and need to be written down in specific terms. Allah tell us:  ".... Be true to every promise for, verily (on Judgment Day) you will be called to account for every promise which you have made!" (Qur’an 17:34). Read More >

Managing Conflict Advice of the Month:
Dealing with the In-Laws

In-laws are the focus of blame and reproach when there are marital disputes.