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Islamic guidance

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

65 articles

Red Flags to Watch for Before Marriage
Finding a Life Partner

Red Flags to Watch for Before Marriage

Choosing a spouse is one of the most important decisions a person can make. Marriage affects: your emotional wellbeing; your faith; your family; your…

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The Importance of Compatibility in Muslim Marriage
Finding a Life Partner

The Importance of Compatibility in Muslim Marriage

When people think about choosing a spouse, they often focus on: love; attraction; chemistry; emotional connection. These things are important. However, a successful marriage…

6 min read
The Role of Family and Community in Finding a Muslim Spouse
Finding a Life Partner

The Role of Family and Community in Finding a Muslim Spouse

Finding a spouse is a personal journey. It involves: your choices; your values; your hopes; your future. However, in Islam, marriage is not viewed…

6 min read
What Should Muslims Look for in a Husband or Wife?
Finding a Life Partner

What Should Muslims Look for in a Husband or Wife?

Choosing a husband or wife is one of the most important decisions a person makes in life. A spouse is not only someone you…

6 min read
Brotherhood, Unity, and Supporting One Another in Islam
Islamic Values & Character

Brotherhood, Unity, and Supporting One Another in Islam

Islam teaches that believers are connected through: faith; shared responsibility; mutual care; compassion. The concept of brotherhood (ukhuwwah) in Islam is not limited to…

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Choosing a Spouse in Islam: Character, Compatibility, and Important Considerations
Islamic Values & Character

Choosing a Spouse in Islam: Character, Compatibility, and Important Considerations

Choosing a life partner is one of the most important decisions a person makes. Marriage affects: faith; emotional wellbeing; family life; future children;

7 min read
Forgiveness in Islam: Letting Go of Anger and Healing Relationships
Islamic Values & Character

Forgiveness in Islam: Letting Go of Anger and Healing Relationships

Forgiveness is one of the greatest qualities of a believer. Every human being experiences: mistakes; disagreements; hurt; disappointment; conflict. Because people are imperfect, relationships…

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Gratitude (Shukr): Recognising and Appreciating Allah’s Blessings
Islamic Values & Character

Gratitude (Shukr): Recognising and Appreciating Allah’s Blessings

Gratitude is one of the most important qualities a Muslim can develop. Every day, people experience blessings that can easily become invisible because they…

18 min read
Honesty and Truthfulness: The Foundation of a Believer’s Character
Islamic Values & Character

Honesty and Truthfulness: The Foundation of a Believer’s Character

Honesty is one of the most important qualities a Muslim can develop. It affects almost every area of life: faith; marriage; family; friendship; business;

16 min read
Humility (Tawadu’) and Avoiding Arrogance in Islam
Islamic Values & Character

Humility (Tawadu’) and Avoiding Arrogance in Islam

Humility is one of the most beautiful qualities a believer can develop. It reflects a personx27s understanding that: all blessings come from Allah; every…

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Kindness to Neighbours and Building a Caring Community in Islam
Islamic Values & Character

Kindness to Neighbours and Building a Caring Community in Islam

Islam teaches that faith is not limited to personal worship. A believer’s relationship with Allah should influence how they treat: family; neighbours;

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Marriage in Islam: Purpose, Meaning, and the Foundations of a Successful Marriage
Islamic Values & Character

Marriage in Islam: Purpose, Meaning, and the Foundations of a Successful Marriage

Marriage is one of the most important relationships in human life. In Islam, marriage is not only a social arrangement or a personal choice.…

6 min read