Muslim marriage: Embracing Realism in the Quest for a Life Partner

In a world often adorned with romantic tales and fairy-tale endings, the journey to finding a life partner can be clouded by unrealistic expectations. For Muslim women navigating the path of matrimony, the call to embrace realism becomes not just a choice but a guiding light leading to fulfilling and grounded connections. In my book,…

Rights and responsibilities of husband, wife and in-laws in Islam

On 28 January 2024, I was invited to speak at Journey to Jannah’s first online seminar on Marriage. I was asked to cover the topic of Rights and responsibilities of husband, wife and in-laws. For your convenience, I’ve recorded my contribution for you, and I have also included a full transcript. May Allah SWT accept…

Let’s Talk Marriage: Going Back to Basics for a Solid Start

Have you ever stopped to wonder how our grandparents (and perhaps some of our parents) found a spouse the halaal way and kicked off their marriage by sharing just one family car, living communally, and were known to do a whole lot of hard work in their daily lives? They started off their marriages with…