Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (Radiyallahu’anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said, “Blessing (barakah) is with your elders/ seniors.” Explanation: Elders refers to those who are experienced and punctual on good actions. Remain in their company so that you can follow their advices and attain guidance through emulating their ways. (Faydul Qadir, Hadith :3205)
The greatest punishment that can be imposed on any human is solitary confinement. We are not designed to exist in isolation. Family support is what gives us stability and foundation, and affords us a sense of identity and a sense of attachment, which is important to create a balance in the life of any individual.
The core of family in its entirety is healthy marriages. Healthy marriages forge healthy relationships across the board. Healthy relationships create healthy families, healthy families create happy individuals, who bring about happier communities, societies, and eventually a happier humanity. Yes! The happiness and contentment that everyone hankers after, starts with our marriages!
However, marriages which possess this potency require constant effort and care. This effort isn’t a once-off gesture, an occasional dinner, a yearly anniversary, and certainly not instant gratification. It starts with two individuals, often unique and different in their journeys and nature, who conscientiously choose each other with every sunrise. Two individuals who are willing to compromise their top priorities for each other, every single day. Two individuals who overlook and give each other another chance with every sunset.
Marriages Matters aims to upskill each one of us in the way we deal with relationships; especially marriages. It also aims to coach us regarding what effort is necessary for us to reignite the joy of unity, and cure the pandemic of disunity. What tips we require to re-paint our families with the joyful colours of Muhabbat once again. After all, marriages really do matter!
Sheikul Islam, Hazrat Mufti Taqi Uthmani Saab (Hafizahullah) relates the following; Hazrat Dr. Muhammad Abdul Hayy Arifi (Rahimahullah) is my Sheikh. Once, he related the following incident. ‘A man called me and said with much enthusiasm and pleasure, that he had...
Be a Uniter and Not a Divider When you get to know your in-laws, you will see that not every family does everything the way your family does. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Take the good you see in your new family and adopt it. Ignore the “bad.” Do resolve...
Your Grandmothers Were Right — All Men Want Respect The wife might be the one to instigate most major changes in life; she might be the one who brings home the thicker pay check; however, the husband should be given the respect of having the clear role of being the...
This series is written by a renowned female, Muslim author. She has lovingly and insightfully captured the lessons she’s picked up along her twenty-five (and counting) year journey through the beautiful path of marriage. Marriage Advice Have you ever set foot...
There are many different types of intelligence; emotional intelligence is just one. But it is the type of intelligence in which many women naturally excel. Men tend to have certain types of intelligence: spatial awareness, technical know-how of specific fields,...
The phenomenon of wives who feel contempt for their husbands is typically a first-world modern problem. In developing countries, in past societies historically, in other times and places, it is more rare to encounter a social climate of wifely contempt or...
The husband needs to implement the romance of the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam) . By looking attentively at the biography of the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam), you will find that he was the most romantic person who walked on this Earth. SubhanAllah!...
Honour your in-laws as your own parents. Remember, it is through them that you received the wonderful man who is now your life partner. Avoid comparisons. Do not compare them to your own parents in a way that makes your spouse feel his parents are inadequate....
عَنْ سَهْلِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ السَّاعِدِيِّ قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: " الْمُؤْمِنُ مَأْلَفَةٌ، وَلَا خَيْرَ فِيمَنْ لَا يَأْلَفُ وَلَا يُؤْلَفُ A Mu’min is endearing and loveable; and there is no good in the one who does not love and is...
Dear Son, you will not attain good fortune in your home except by ten characteristics which you need to show to your wife, so remember them and be enthusiastic in acting upon them. Women like attention and they like to be told clearly that they are loved. Therefore,...