Council of Muslim Theologians
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Proliferation of Divorces The alarming explosion of Talaaqs in our present times is a cause for great concern. The mention of the word Talaaq which was at one time taboo in our communities has now become such a common and cheap word that in some marriages every argument features this word; either the husband threatens with it or the wife demands it. Forgotten is the grave warning of … [Read more...]
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Subject: Kindness to your Wife Allah, The Most Exalted, says: And among His Signs is this, that He created for you wives from among yourselves, that you may find repose in them, and He has put between you affection and mercy. Verily, in that are indeed signs for a people who reflect.(Qur’aan 30:21) The Noble Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) is reported to have said: "The most … [Read more...]
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1. Learn to forgive your spouse.. Remember the English adage 'To err is human, to forgive is Divine.' 2. Misunderstandings and minor differences should not be suppressed. Rather discuss them in an amicable manner, or else this could ultimately lead to a broken marriage (Allah Ta’ala save us.) 3. Learn to communicate constructively. Make a resolution that at the time of a problem you would … [Read more...]
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Marriage is the floral bloom when two people's hearts fuse after the fragrance of love has been added. With this unification of two souls, there is an inheritance of in laws which on some occasions, results in friction that wilts the blossom. We often hear of problems that occur between women and their mother’s in-law. The common conception among the masses is that the mother in-law is an … [Read more...]
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What a perfectly matched couple….This marriage was indeed prepared in Jannah(Heaven)….It’s like a page from a fairytale…These were just a few of the comments made after Yusuf and Fatima’s nikaah (wedding) ceremony. A few years later and two beautiful kids in their spacious home, “the sea was no longer so clam”…Like many other marriages, Yusuf and Fatima’s marriage seemed to be … [Read more...]
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by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah alayh) The sawaab (reward) for the sabr (patience) a woman exercises over her difficulties in managing the home of her husband and fulfilling the rights of her husband and children sometimes is such, which makes her ‘reach’ Allah Ta’ala very quickly. This, however, is conditional to her obedience to Allah Ta’ala; fulfilling His Rights, … [Read more...]
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When Sara met Ahmed, she immediately knew. He was everything she had always dreamed of. Meeting him was like watching the sun rise in the middle of a snowstorm. His warmth melted the cold. But soon admiration turned to worship. Before she could understand what had happened, Sara had become a prisoner. She became a prisoner of her own desire and craving for that which she adored. Everywhere she … [Read more...]
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In all societies and at all times marriage has been considered an occssion for great joy. The word most used with 'wedding' is 'celebration.' In fiction, which reflects our inner desires, they 'lived happily ever after.' Obviously seeking success in marraige has been a pre-occupation of all societies. Today in the U.S. -- a society as advanced as human endeavour alone without Divine Guidance … [Read more...]
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by Sadaf Farooqi Her hands still show faint remnants of the intricate patterns of henna applied on the day of her nikah. Their bedroom still emanates a whiff of fragrance of wilting roses still majestic in their ‘faded glory’. The customary blushes, shyness, nervousness and social awkwardness still mark their nouveau relationship. The initial days and nights after a wedding are a … [Read more...]
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A husband complained that he was always angry with his wife, and they continuously argued. …There are so many such cases : If it is not the husband complaining of his wife, it is the wife complaining of her husband. In this case, having been informed of the weaknesses of his wife, which are common to other women as well, I said: ‘I agree with you that there are weaknesses in women. … [Read more...]
