Married Life

Adapted from: ""Marriage, A Gift for the Youth" by: "Sajid Ali"

Adapted from: ""Marriage, A Gift for the Youth" by...

Adapted from: ""Marriage, A Gift for the Youth" by: "Sajid Ali"

Adapted from: ""Marriage, A Gift for the Youth" by...

Adapted from: ""Marriage, A Gift for the Youth" by: "Sajid Ali"

Adapted from: ""Marriage, A Gift for the Youth" by...

Adapted from: ""Marriage, A Gift for the Youth" by: "Sajid Ali"

Adapted from: ""Marriage, A Gift for the Youth" by...

Adapted from: ""Marriage, A Gift for the Youth" by: "Sajid Ali"

Adapted from: ""Marriage, A Gift for the Youth" by...

Adapted from: ""Marriage, A Gift for the Youth" by: "Sajid Ali"

Adapted from: ""Marriage, A Gift for the Youth" by...

The first of the month of Zil-Hijjah is the auspicious anniversary of the blessed marriage of the noblest-ever pair. It is the day on which in the year 2 AH,...

The first of the month of Zil-Hijjah is the auspic...

A potential danger for many parents is excessive love for the children. It us often difficult to control the intensity of emotion one feels for a child. Thus, a child may be showed with a lot of love, often misdirected. Everything in excess is harmfu...

A potential danger for many parents is excessive l...

Adequate understanding of future partner is considered to be the most important consideration in a marriage. Implications of absence of very basic understanding of either partner’s moral conduct would become an obstacle in finding mutual ground for g...

Adequate understanding of future partner is consid...

Chastity illustrates moral and religious restrains and is a sign of correct religious conduct. Men and women of chastity put more value on their family life and safeguard it from any possible harm. The firm family bond is one of the factors that in...

Chastity illustrates moral and religious restrains...

In the pursuit of perfection of personality and distinction in social and family interactions is the result of honorable and amiable characteristics, which is called ‘Good morals’. Good morals have two meanings:- 1. Good-natured interactions with ...

In the pursuit of perfection of personality and di...

It should be admitted that the greatest difficulty which has cropped up these days for young men and makes them desist from marrying is the dowry, the burdensome ceremonies, and the undue expectations of many women. No doubt Islam considers the dowr...

It should be admitted that the greatest difficulty...

Islam considers marriage to be a sacred and religious matter and, therefore, considers purity of faith to be a prerequisite for a spouse. The Holy prophet (S.A.W) has said: “One who selects a woman for her beauty only does not find in her what he d...

Islam considers marriage to be a sacred and religi...

Like other inherent instincts, the sexual strength of a man is something natural which has been deposited in him by Almighty Allah since the very first day. It is evident that if this instinct is not satisfied by marriage, which is the only legal met...

Like other inherent instincts, the sexual strength...

Time and again we are faced with the dilemma of the desirable age gap between a husband and a wife. The implicit suggestion concerning the significance of a suitable age gap and its pros and cons differ and depends greatly on the individual character...

Time and again we are faced with the dilemma of th...

Men and women need each other spiritually and intrinsically and such a need is something that does not change because of social changes and industrial and technological advancement. This need is rooted in the nature of human beings and it is this ver...

Men and women need each other spiritually and intr...

The merits of getting married, and especially getting married at an early age, are very great. There are numerous verses of the Holy Qur'an and sayings from the Holy Prophet and his Ahl-ul-Bayt (peace be upon them all) which extol the virtues of gett...

The merits of getting married, and especially gett...

Chaos reigns in a post-divorce household, from sharing the holidays (Thanksgiving for you, Christmas for me) to switching homes midweek (lunch box, sneakers, special blankie—check). So in the midst of these issues, is a silver lining even possible? L...

Chaos reigns in a post-divorce household, from sha...

When my husband is out of town and the phone rings after 9 p.m., I'm sometimes scared to answer. Husband: “Hi. How was your…” Crash in the background. “Hey, are the boys still up?” Me: “No. I mean, they're having trouble falling asleep.” Husband: “...

When my husband is out of town and the phone rings...

Before his 1st birthday This is the time for air travel and quiet, relaxing trips. The infant stage, believe it or not, is a travel opportunity. Babies sleep a lot -- and just about anywhere -- so you can catch the next plane to Cabo. "I took my thre...

Before his 1st birthday This is the time for air t...

Like any good dad, I've given some serious thought to protecting my 20-month-old should she ever tango with trouble. If an out-of-control steamroller threatens to flatten her, I'll push her aside and become a human pancake. If we go to the zoo and a ...

Like any good dad, I've given some serious thought...