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Marriage in Trouble? Seek Help

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We recently discussed that, although allowed, divorce is to be avoided whenever possible. Still, it is a fact of life that marriages do hit roadblocks, some big and some small. Maybe your wife spends too much money; maybe your husband spends too much time with his friends. Maybe he isn’t affectionate enough, maybe she’s too needy. Or maybe, the problems are more serious: infidelity, drug or alcohol use, mental or physical abuse. What’s a Muslim family to do? In traditional Muslim countries, the couple would sit down with the elders of the family. The husband, the wife, a representative from … Continue reading →

Fun Marriage Traditions (From Past To Present)

It’s Friday. Today, my husband and I are doing what many married couples before us and after us will do for friends and family. We are going to help my mother move. She’s finally bought her own place. It’s a great experience for her. She’s finally invested in personal property and for the first time in her life, she will own the place she is going to live. She’s very excited about it and my husband, bless him, didn’t miss a beat in the last three months as my mother looked for a new place. So in honor of this, … Continue reading →

Roles in the Muslim Marriage

When Muslim marriage is discussed, it is often mentioned that women should submit to their husbands. Is that an accurate portrayal? Well, yes and no. Actually, a Muslim marriage is about submitting to Allah’s (God’s) will. As Muslims, we believe that Allah has given men and women distinct roles in life and in the family. We believe that men and women are created equal, but different. We believe that these differences make each uniquely suited to various roles. Women, for example, are typically more nurturing, more sensitive, and more patient. This combination makes (most) women perfectly suited to raise children, … Continue reading →