Choosing a Muslim Husband

A lot is mentioned all the time about what to look for in a wife but what about a Husband. This article will explain to you what is recommended to us by Islam in choosing a husband. 1. Deen and Character From the Islamic perspective there are two main points of emphasis when selecting a husband: good character and Deen. […]

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Long Lasting Marriage Secrets

All of us have met people at least once in our life time that tell you about how long they have been married for and it shocks you. Some go to 20, 30, 40 and even beyond MashAllah. But what we don`t do is ask how they go there. Below are a few reasons on how they were able to […]

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How To Respect Your Teens’ Privacy

Teenagers — youths at the threshold of adulthood, still harbouring a carefree, emotional child within, need their parents to empathize with them during the rocky, transitional phase of adolescence. From bawling infants requiring round-the-clock care, to toddlers that break free and run amok, to preschoolers learning to scribble and being read to, to hyperactive tots who love to help around […]

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Emotional bullying and being a ‘loser’ in marriage

A few weeks ago, an article was widely circulated about a woman whose husband told her he was leaving and she decided to ‘ignore’ him (and his feelings) until they magically disappeared (See: (See: http://theweek.com/article/index/99512/the-last-word-he-said-he-was-leaving-she-ignored-him#) . As I read the article, I did something different. Instead of putting myself in *her* shoes, I put myself in his. What I discovered […]

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5 Intimacy Revival Tactics – Physical Touch (Part 5 of 5)

5.    PHYSICAL TOUCH This is most obvious language of love and is non-verbal; and simply touching can be so expressive of love and care. Simple things like holding hands or sitting close to each other on the couch so that your bodies are touching, to hugging and kissing demonstrate this language. If this is your husband’s primary love language, stealing […]

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5 Intimacy Revival Tactics – Acts of Service (Part 4 of 5)

4.    ACTS OF SERVICE Most Muslim women tend to do acts of service at home out of a sense of obligation, but the amazing thing is it might be your spouse’s primary language of love. Ironing his shirts, cooking him a delicious meal, keeping the home clean and tidy, looking after and raising the children could be speaking your husband’s […]

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5 Intimacy Revival Tactics – Receiving Gifts (Part 3 of 5)

3.    RECEIVING GIFTS You may be surprised to find out that your spouse’s language of love is receiving gifts. Love shows through the thoughtfulness and effort behind the gesture of giving a gift. For some men, receiving one big gift occasionally can express to him how much you love him, and for others small consistent gifts can work wonders. If […]

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5 Intimacy Revival Tactics – Quality Time (Part 2 of 5)

2.    QUALITY TIME Plan activities that you can do together so that you can spend quality time with your spouse. You may like to take walks together or go for a swim or exercise together. Perhaps you are involved in the community, so you may volunteer together. Sometimes we look forward to girls’ nights or girls’ day out but overlook […]

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5 Intimacy Revival Tactics – Words of Affirmation (Part 1 of 5)

If you’ve been married for a few years, you may have found that you’ve been playing escape and evade with your intimate life. You may have gotten caught up in the constant foraging to provide for your children’s needs, and that initial laser focus has strayed away from your husband. Even if you started out your marriage on point, you’ve […]

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3 Romantic Getaways

The Middle East is home to a number of ancient towns, breathtaking scenery and rich cultures. The area has long been a draw to people from around the world and for those living in the Middle East, a romantic weekend getaway is just around the corner. Check out these 3 romantic weekend getaways and surprise your spouse with a brief […]

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