Married Life

Considering that not all men and women can attain the first two degrees of piety being (1) outstanding and (2) especial piety, we should not invite the general public to these two stages of piety as these degrees of piety belong only to the Prophets,...

Considering that not all men and women can attain ...

1 -The Prophet (Pbuh) said: God’s Mercy and attention will be bestowed upon man in four situations: when it rains; when a child kindly looks at his/her father; when the door of the Ka'aba (House of God) is opened and when a marriage contract is drawn...

1 -The Prophet (Pbuh) said: God’s Mercy and attent...

Coupling, copulation and reproductiossn in the world of inanimate objects, plants and animals are based on the rules of Creation and the correct order of the instincts. This vital issue and magnificent, natural program, however, must be carried out a...

Coupling, copulation and reproductiossn in the wor...

You know that feeling you get when you first fall in love? Weak at the knees, stomach churning, can't think about anything else? It's great, isn't it? On the other hand, it puts you on an emotional roller coaster that makes almost everything else, fr...

You know that feeling you get when you first fall ...

I'd just like to say before we get beyond the title of this Rule, that I'm not talking about instances where you know for a fact that your partner is cheating on you. In that case jealousy is understandable and justified. What this Rule is about is f...

I'd just like to say before we get beyond the titl...

Go on then, what annoys you about your partner? There's got to be loads of things. Come on, what can you think of, off the top of your head? Let's see --- do they always sing along to your favorite music out of tune? Do they change channels on the TV...

Go on then, what annoys you about your partner? Th...

You should be a lot of things to your partner: friend, lover, companion, confidant(e), ally, comforter. One thing you shouldn't be is their parent. They're a grown-up and they don't need one of those any more, at least not beyond any they've already ...

You should be a lot of things to your partner: fri...

Grown-ups don't have fights. Sure they argue, they disagree, they debate. Indeed they express their feelings and say when they're hurt or angry or upset. But they don't have the kind of fights that require an apology to get over them. Oh, alright the...

Grown-ups don't have fights. Sure they argue, they...

How do you show your partner you love her? Do you give her flowers or chocolates? Do you take her out for a meal or cook a special dinner for her? Do you tell her half a dozen times a day, "I love you"? If you're feeling guilty, just hold on for a mi...

How do you show your partner you love her? Do you ...

I know a couple who decided to seize an opportunity to build themselves a house, and he took charge of the work. Half way through the process, she decided -- for entirely valid reasons I won't go into --- that she wasn't at all sure she wanted to liv...

I know a couple who decided to seize an opportunit...

After a few months or years together, couples can settle down into a couple personalities, which is greater than the sum of its parts. You do things together, you socialize together, and you find shared interests to follow together. This is all very ...

After a few months or years together, couples can ...

Is your partner perfect, then? Mine isn't. I bet yours has got lots of flaws. Do they snore? Are they really messy -- or neurotically tidy? Do they talk too much? Have a short temper? Are they a hopeless cook? Or is it really hard for them to get out...

Is your partner perfect, then? Mine isn't. I bet y...

You've had a long and tiring day. In fact it's been a difficult week. You get home grumpy and irritable, and you need someone to take it out on. Who's there to oblige? Your partner, of course. They are always available, and it's not surprising you're...

You've had a long and tiring day. In fact it's bee...

As a spouse, you should try to get to know your spouse’s feelings, desires, likes and dislikes. Remember that as you and your spouse get older, the need for mutual understanding increases. Having got enough knowledge and understanding about your spou...

As a spouse, you should try to get to know your sp...

9. Learn How Much It Costs to Run Your Household Whether you plan to stay in the house or leave, you won't know how much money you need unless you know the monthly costs of running your household. If you pay the monthly bills, your job is easy. If yo...

9. Learn How Much It Costs to Run Your Household W...

Will it be war? Before you move forward with divorce, the savviest attorneys would advise you to make some preparations. It might seem heartless, but if you plan to ask your spouse for a divorce, or if you think your spouse might want one from you, t...

Will it be war? Before you move forward with divor...

Don't Burn Your Bridges: Be Absolutely Certain The decision to divorce should never be made in the aftermath of a fight. Divorce is final and should be considered carefully, not just for its impact on you, but also for its impact on your children. Wh...

Don't Burn Your Bridges: Be Absolutely Certain The...

Why does it happen? Sometimes, the best-laid plans are laid to waste. Despite all your hopes and dreams in the beginning, and all your good intentions now, it seems impossible to continue your marriage. For many of us, the twentieth-century notion of...

Why does it happen? Sometimes, the best-laid plans...

Marriage is hard work. One of the fundamental factors of a successful marriage is commitment. When both partners are committed to the relationship and seeing it through, they become a team that faces challenges together. When any marriage faces diffi...

Marriage is hard work. One of the fundamental fact...

“And among His Signs is this that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that ye may dwell in tranquillity with them, and He has put love and mercy between your (hearts): verily in that are Signs for those who reflect.”? (Ar-Rum: 21) All of ...

“And among His Signs is this that He created for y...

In this connection, we should generalize the idea that verily, what should be the attitude of each of us toward life. To be true, some people have no optimistic view toward life and they see deficiencies, problems and shortcomings in the life. These ...

In this connection, we should generalize the idea ...