There is clearly a move away from the attitude that couples should stay together even in the unhappiest of marriages for the sake of the children, a view once held by many Muslim immigrants.
Mediation can help save marriages! The job of the mediator is to listen to both sides, to help the clients identify what the problem is, where the conflict is, and then allow them to listen to each other.
In a marriage conflict an attempt should first be made to resolve the dispute at the family level, before it is aggravated and leads to the disruption of the matrimonial tie, based on Towards Understanding the Quran.
Is your marriage in trouble? Have the virtually endless fights and arguments led you to a dead end? Are you seeking a solution? One option to save your marriage is to see a marriage counselor.
Yes, it's true. Muslims today are divorcing in larger numbers than before. There are clearly problems within familie. But while Muslims are taking this step, what does Islam have to say about divorce?
Here are some guidelines for marriage counselors, whether non-Muslim or Muslims who are trained in the mainstream system, that can help are useful, Insha Allah (if God wills).