What would you do if you were subjected to extreme physical, sexual, and emotional abuse by the one who claimed to love you? What would you do if your husband came home one night drunk and abusive? What would you do if he sexually abused you coz you accidentally burnt his shirt?

What would you do if your husband thought it was ok to use you as a punch bag for ten years? Would you accept your fate? Or would you be provoked into hurting your husband the way he hurt you?

These were some of the dilemmas faced by Aishwarya Rai when she played the role of a victim of domestic violence in the film �Provoked�. Directed by Jag Mundra, the film is loosely based on a true story. (Read More and comment)

By Shaykh Muhammad Salim Ghisa

In the name of Allah the most Beneficent and Merciful.

Pre-marital relationships (boy/girlfriends) are strictly Haram (forbidden) in Islam. For non permissible males to have a relationship with non permissible females is one of the major sins in today’s era.

Unfortunately we see this western influence spreading like an illness amongst the Muslim youth. As barriers of work and study have been relaxed by parents, as they would like to see their children prosper, it has brought its evils with it. (more…)

By Shaykh Muhammad Salim Ghisa

In the name of Allah the Most Beneficent and Merciful

There are many different recommended methods of finding a suitable partner for marriage which are allowed under Shariah law. (more…)

By Shaykh Muhammad Salim Ghisa

Marriage is a sacred bond between a man and woman, which makes each other permissible for them to enjoy and live happily. Allah has described, in the most moving and eloquent terms, this eternal, natural relationship between man and woman, which is filled with security, love, understanding and compassion (Read More and comment)

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why is polygamy allowed in Islam?

Definition of Polygamy

Polygamy means a system of marriage whereby one person has more than one spouse. Polygamy can be of two types. One is polygyny where a man marries more than one woman, and the other is polyandry, where a woman marries more than one man. In Islam, limited polygyny is permitted; whereas polyandry is completely prohibited. Now coming to the original question, why is a man allowed to have more than one wife? (more…)

The article below deals with one of the major problems faced by the Muslim Youth today, in particular, those raised in the west.

The author gives us an insight into the harsh reality of these “love relationships” that the western culture teaches our youth, coating them with sweet pictures of two hearts loving each other on first sight, and after little ups and downs, finally end up marrying each other and have a happy ending. Where as the reality is indeed far away from it as the sister brilliantly demonstrates. (more…)

By Alia Amer

Everywhere in this society, sex, and sexuality are openly displayed for all to see. In this climate of free sex and loose moral standards, it becomes imperative for Muslim parents to be proactive in the sexual education of their children. (more…)

By Rabi’ah Hakeem In light of the experience of the past years, it is time to take stock and try to halt the ever-mounting tide of divorces among Muslims. (more…)

Derived from Bent Rib: A Journey through Women’s issues in Islam

by Huda al-Khattab. Compiled by Chloe Chaudhry

The following questions are offered in the interest of helping Muslims to think through issues important to marriage. You may wish to ask these questions when you’re considering someone for marriage, either of them or just of yourself. (more…)

Mohammad Mazhar Hussaini

The following article describes in a simple and clear manner the requirements and method of the Islamic marriage ceremony. (more…)

by Mir Mohammed Assadullah

Spouses

Allah, most Gracious says about spouses in Quran:

Among His signs is [the fact] that He has created spouses for you among yourselves so that you may dwell in tranquillity with them, and He has planted love and mercy between you; In that are signs for people who reflect. Qur’an [30 : 21]

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Hussein Khalid Al-Hussein, Ph.D.

Introduction

The Qur’an and Hadith address the family structure in Islam in great detail covering all aspects of family life. Marriage, divorce, inheritance, provision, rights and duties, and marital relationships in Islam are the main issues that are covered in the parts of the Qur’an and Hadith addressing the family structure in Islam. (more…)

Hussein Khalid Al-Hussein, Ph.D.

Introduction

Islamic education is comprehensive, covering all fields of study. It has been innovative in the fields of marital relationships and has provided useful and appropriate teachings to married couples. These teachings provide Muslims with guidelines to keep them within appropriate limits, because exceeding the limits to any extreme causes harm to the individual and the society. (more…)

Hussein Khalid Al-Hussein, Ph.D.

Introduction

Any discussion of marital relationships in Islam, should briefly mention the laws of divorce, since marriage and divorce are strongly related. The laws of divorce are among those laws shown in detail in the Qur’an along with the laws of marriage. It is also important to study the other forms of marriage dissolution besides divorce that are mentioned in the Qur’an and Hadith. (more…)

by Sheikh Mohammed Abdelhaleem Hamed

1. Beautiful Reception

After returning from work, school, travel, or whatever has separated you: (more…)

by Sheikh Mohammed Abdelhaleem Hamed

Beautiful Reception

After returning from work, school, travel, or whatever has separated you, begin with a good greeting. (more…)

Guidelines for the Husband in Interacting with his Wife

Author: Dr. Marwwan Al-Qaisee
Source: Al-Asaalah Magazine. Translator: isma’eel alarcon

The family is that brick which forms the foundation of a society. It is composed of individuals that have permanent relations established between them. (more…)

A lecture by Sheikh Abdullah Adhami

By getting married you are not just getting a wife, you are getting your whole world. From now until the rest of your days your wife will be your partner, your companion, and your best friend. (more…)