Relationships

If you’re twenty-something, single, and not living under a rock then you’ve probably tried meeting someone online. Now this can be a struggle for everyone. But when you’re twenty-something, single and

Is dating haram in Islam? It's a question that many Muslims ask themselves when it comes to love and relationships. Dating in modern times often conflicts with traditional Islamic values and so it can

Salaam Alaikum. We’re guessing that if you landed on this page, you’re probably wondering: Can Muslims date? It's a pretty common question, especially with dating being so popular in other cultures. 

“I created you from one soul, and from that soul, I created its mate, so that you may live in harmony and love” Quran 7:189 Sometimes when you’re getting to know someone, you really think that they’re

I’m sure we are all aware of the Islamic benefits of marriage, in particular the famous hadith of how marriage completes half our deen,  “Whomever Allah blesses with a righteous wife, He has helped

Marriages are hard. While they're beautiful and rewarding, they can be quite a bumpy road for most couples. Married people have to invest a lot of energy and hard work into keeping their marriage happy

Although most of us would agree that ‘compatibility’ plays a key role in the success of any romantic relationship, few take the time to understand what it is or evaluate their perception of this nebulous

Yet we are seeing failures in marriages all around us. Family fights are on the rise, women and children are being abused and many families are falling apart. More and more marriages are ending up in divorce

When Looking for a potential spouse there is much to consider especially if you are a single mum, but one thing I never thought I would have to think about was asking a man if he could think as a father

Divorce looms before a new marriage has begun on a number of accounts. The world wide number of divorce is ever increasing. Compatibility is the main fault found in this issue and from it comes concerns

Once upon a time a term used for indecisive shoppers teasing retailers with false hope now commonly used in the ever growing ‘matrimonial market’.What makes for a ‘matrimonial window shopper’ and more

Nobody can explain the secret to a happy marriage, says Adam Gopnik, but it doesn’t stop people trying. Anyone who tells you their rules for a happy marriage doesn’t have one. There’s a truth universally

The word “dating” has long been a taboo in the Muslim community. From an early age, children are reminded that Muslims don’t date and that dating is “haram” (prohibited).  I remember receiving these

I was unsure whether to publish my previous post. It’s rare that I share personal things about myself or my family, but the piece went viral and received a fantastic response. We received lots of comments

Dear >30 year old Single Asian/Arab Guy, I have been matchmaking for the past three years to help diminish the ever increasing number of 30-something year old singletons. I do this on a voluntary basis