Relationships

Things I wish someone told me before my Muslim marriage

I was fourth time lucky with my husband on Muzz. First, there was overly excited Guy No. 1 who wanted to get the ball rolling and have our nikah asap, but then he freaked himself out by moving too fast.

Can Muslims Date? Nearly Everything You Need To Know

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. 

Muslim Dating Rules: What You Need to Know Before You Start Dating

Salam, Muslim Singles! Are you unsure about what's allowed and what's not allowed in Muslim dating? We understand that as Muslim singles, it can be challenging to date while staying true to our faith. 

Is Dating Haram? Here's What You Need to Know

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

The Struggles of Halal Dating and How to Surpass Them

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

Dear Muzz: Too Old To Marry?

It's finally here! The agony aunt you never knew you needed 😉 For a long while now we have been receiving emails, requests, DMs for relationship advice, so we are officially launching our very own advice

Dear Muzz: I only want to marry someone from the same ethnicity as me.

The agony aunties are back to answer more of your pressing questions! The two aunties answering your questions today have an acclaimed wealth of knowledge on dating and Muzz, as they have both been on

Dear Muzz: My Wife and Mum Are Always Fighting #SuccessCouple Edition

For the past few months you have been receiving advice from our amazing agony aunties, but we have decided to switch things up and let our wonderful success couples answer some of your questions! For the

Dear Muzz: Tired Of Being Rejected!

How To Have A Successful (And Halal!) First Date

Your palms are sweaty, knees weak, and arms are heavy. There’re sweat stains on your shirt already. You’re nervous. You’re not listening to an Eminem rap… No, you’re getting ready for your first Muzz date.

The Halal: Haram Ratio. Is It Really Important?

Have you ever heard the saying “Too halal for the haram, but too haram for the halal”? That was literally my biggest issue during my husband's hunt. It was so hard finding someone with the same haram and

A Letter to All the 30+ Single Asian/Arab Guys

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

Seriously. What’s the Point of Marriage?

What’s the point of getting married? No, really, this is a serious question. What’s the point? If you don’t have a goal, objective, or specific outcome in mind, or if you don’t know what you and your

What is Love?

It is not very easy to answer and many spend much of their lives trying to seek something that is other than what it is. I suppose I could say it is a feeling, but how many feelings do we have each day

7 Things You Can Do to Protect a Marriage During Crisis

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

Adjusting to Marriage: Tips for Moving in Together as a Married Couple

Weddings are known as “the big day” for a reason. You're not only changing the status of your relationship with your significant other, but you're also committing to lifelong changes in each domain of

6 Things You Didn’t Know about Compatibility, and One Secret You Should!

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

The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Building a Healthy Relationship

In a nutshell, Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to identify and label your own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. But why is this relevant to the success of a marriage? Well, you’d