In this video, professional counselor Karim Serageldin gives tips to keep in mind as you get to know someone for the sake of Muslim marriage in a western cultural context. Karim Serageldin, founder of Noor, completed his BA in psychology & religion, followed by an MA in east-west psychology with a specialization in spiritual counseling. He is a certified life coach with years […]
There’s something you already know: that your marriage is worth investing in. By Dunia Shuaib Everyone dreams of having a passionate and fulfilling marriage. Yet, few actually take the time to learn, plan, and invest in their relationships. Your crops will only yield as much as the effort you put into harvesting and nurturing them. The same applies to your […]
As Muslims, we all know the importance of Salah (prayer). It is the first thing that we will be brought to account for in front of Allah (swt), and is the most important pillar of Islam after the Shahadah. Thus, it is so important that we encourage our children to form the habit of praying, and develop a love for […]
Below are some steps you can take to make your family life more relaxing and enjoyable. One thing to remember is that In family life its always the small steps that add up to big results. Plan for Disciplining Children The first issue that arises for parents is how to discipline the children. It is important that before having children […]
Question: As-salamu alaikum, first, I want to thank your team for the great help you are providing. I have 3 children and I have a problem with the middle child. The only problem that I have with him is that he does not obey. Whenever instruction I tell him ( very politely with please), he delays or does the contrary. […]
Question: Asalaamualaikum. I hope my mail finds you well. My wife and I were married for just over a year. Before this we dated for three years. A few months ago my wife started her own business. I did my best to be supportive of her in her new venture. In the process, she (my wife) met with and interacted […]
Question: My husband, who is otherwise a wonderful person, has some personality issues that confuse me. He can deny something he did in a very convincing way and years later admit it. I’m wondering if he has memory issues. But the problem is that this causes confusion, loss of trust, and other issues in our relationship. Why would he intentionally […]
Question: As salaam-aleikum. I am 29 years old, practising muslimah. I married my husband over a year ago. It was an arranged marriage. I saw him once and Alhamdulillah liked him. We spoke for few minutes and I found him quite agreeable. After that, we never spoke. In fact, I saw him only on our wedding night. Initially, I felt […]
Question: I live in a very conservative society where parents choose one’s husband/wife; you don’t have a choice. I have been in a relationship with a guy for 5 years now. He has done everything in these years so that my parents would like him and consider his proposal. Now I am about to tell my parents about him, but […]
Polygamy has always been and will continue to be a controversial issue since it has to do with the most important and ever lasting relationship on earth, the relationship between man and woman. Being a Muslim woman, I know that Islam gives the right to men to have up to four wives. However, to me, I still believe that Islam […]
