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Islamic guidance

What the deen says about marriage, the wali, and choosing well.

65 articles

The Role of Parents in Modern Muslim Matchmaking
Wali & Family Involvement

The Role of Parents in Modern Muslim Matchmaking

Modern Muslim matchmaking looks very different from the way many parents found their own spouses. A generation ago, introductions often happened through:

28 min read
The Role of the Wali in Muslim Marriage
Wali & Family Involvement

The Role of the Wali in Muslim Marriage

The wali is one of the most important—and sometimes most misunderstood—figures in Muslim marriage. For many Muslims, the concept is familiar. A bridex27s father…

33 min read
The Ultimate Muslim Matchmaking Event Checklist
Wali & Family Involvement

The Ultimate Muslim Matchmaking Event Checklist

Attending a Muslim matchmaking event can feel exciting, awkward, hopeful and stressful all at the same time. You may wonder: What should I prepare?…

26 min read
How to Introduce a Potential Spouse to Your Family
Wali & Family Involvement

How to Introduce a Potential Spouse to Your Family

Introducing a potential spouse to your family can be one of the most stressful moments in the Muslim marriage process. You may already have…

32 min read
When Parents Disagree With Your Choice of Spouse
Wali & Family Involvement

When Parents Disagree With Your Choice of Spouse

Few marriage decisions are more emotionally difficult than this one: You believe you have found someone suitable. You have spoken seriously. You see: good…

31 min read
Who Can Be a Wali for Marriage?
Wali & Family Involvement

Who Can Be a Wali for Marriage?

Knowing that a wali has an important role in Muslim marriage leads immediately to another question: Who can actually be the wali? For many…

35 min read
Why Is the Wali Important in Islamic Marriage?
Wali & Family Involvement

Why Is the Wali Important in Islamic Marriage?

The wali is often discussed as though his role in marriage is simply procedural. A father stands beside the imam. He says a few…

31 min read
How to Find a Suitable Spouse in Islam: A Complete Guide
Finding a Life Partner

How to Find a Suitable Spouse in Islam: A Complete Guide

Choosing a spouse is one of the most important decisions a person can make. A marriage partner will influence: your daily life; your emotional…

6 min read
How to Know If Someone Is the Right Person for Marriage
Finding a Life Partner

How to Know If Someone Is the Right Person for Marriage

Choosing a spouse is one of the biggest decisions a person will make. A marriage partner will influence: your emotional wellbeing; your family life;…

6 min read
How to Prepare Yourself for Marriage Before Looking for a Spouse
Finding a Life Partner

How to Prepare Yourself for Marriage Before Looking for a Spouse

Many people spend a lot of time asking: “Who is the right person for me?” But an equally important question is: “Am I becoming…

6 min read
Online Muslim Matchmaking: Benefits, Challenges and Islamic Guidelines
Finding a Life Partner

Online Muslim Matchmaking: Benefits, Challenges and Islamic Guidelines

Technology has changed many aspects of modern life. Today, people use online platforms for: education; business; communication; social connections. Marriage searches have also changed.

6 min read
Questions to Ask Before Marriage: A Complete Muslim Guide
Finding a Life Partner

Questions to Ask Before Marriage: A Complete Muslim Guide

Marriage is one of the most important commitments a person will make. Before two people decide to build a life together, they need more…

6 min read