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Restoring & Maintaining Intimacy in Marriage

Couples can return to the state of intimacy from conflict, if, and only if, they stop hurting each other and return to meeting each other's emotional needs again. What is intimacy? Intimacy is closeness to each other. In an intimate state, spouses communicate smoothly, rush to do whatever it takes... Read more

Sat, 15 Jun, 2013. Posted in: Being a Pious Wife. Hits:209.

Let's Cherish Our Mothers...Because We Can

"I love you, mom," whispered Yusuf as he wrapped the soft pashmina shawl around his mother's shoulders. The vibrant peach contrasted with the dark rings that had grown under her eyes lately, but their brightness had not faded. Her eyes lit up as she stroked the delicate embroidery on the edge of th... Read more

Wed, 12 Jun, 2013. Posted in: Daughterhood. Hits:171.

The Miracle of Positive Thinking

Thinking positive can work miracles. You may have been told to "guard your thoughts", but felt the advice to be pointless. After all, your thoughts are private. How can they possibly affect someone else? The fact is, thoughts do seem to boomerang in some mysterious ways. Science has not found a way ... Read more

Sun, 09 Jun, 2013. Posted in: Patience and Contentment. Hits:281.

Marriage: How to Keep it off the Rocks

{And among His signs is this: He creates for you mates out of your own kind. So that you might find contentment (sukoon) with them, and He engenders love and tenderness between you: in this, behold, there are signs (messages) indeed for people who reflect (think!)} (Sura Rum: 21) As I am sure you a... Read more

Sun, 26 May, 2013. Posted in: Being a Pious Wife. Hits:285.

Critical Requirements of Marriage

Hadith Al-Bukhari - Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Prophet said, "A woman is married for four things, i.e., her wealth, her family status, her beauty and her religion. So you should marry the religious woman (otherwise) you will be a loser." Many of my young friends who are now getting ready to co... Read more

Tue, 04 Jun, 2013. Posted in: Getting Married. Hits:191.

My Advice is that You Learn to Eat Grass.

A sister asked Sheikh Yawar Baig a question regarding marriage; This was his response. Question: I want to get married to this man in my university who says that the best thing for him is to get married to get out of the temptations that surround him. He is still a student on scholarship and has... Read more

Sat, 01 Jun, 2013. Posted in: Getting Married. Hits:219.

Revealing Secrets, the Primary Adversary in Marital Life

Marital bliss is the dream of every engaged girl and the goal of every wife. It is a dream and goal which is worthy of us exerting our utmost effort to attain. To reap the fruits of these efforts, we should be aware of the mistakes and enemies which threaten them. The wise person is the one who lear... Read more

Fri, 31 May, 2013. Posted in: Being a Pious Wife. Hits:158.

Win His Heart: A Psychological and Islamic Approach for Women

As women, we desire to have a deep emotional bond with our spouse. We want to be loved and adored. We need to nourish our spouse daily with love, support and understanding.As a therapist, I have seen numerous men who are disappointed in their marriages. Men's Top 6 Requests of Their Wives 1. Be h... Read more

Tue, 28 May, 2013. Posted in: Being a Pious Wife. Hits:198.

Forgiving Others, Enhancing Personal Productivity

Imagine the feeling of looking at the man who murdered your uncle, who cut out his organs and gave it to someone to eat- and forgiving him. Imagine being abused and taunted, and when given the chance to retaliate, instead you forgive. This was the Messenger of Allah Ta'ala (sal Allahu alayhi wa sall... Read more

Sat, 25 May, 2013. Posted in: Forgive, Love & Hate For Allaah. Hits:199.

How to Steal Your Husband's Heart

As a friend of mine was setting off on a journey, she took all the necessary safety measures for her apartment. She installed secure locks as well as iron windows and then traveled to a summer resort along with her family, feeling reassured. However, when she returned home, she was shocked to find t... Read more

Wed, 22 May, 2013. Posted in: Being a Pious Wife. Hits:460.

Love Each Other For The Sake of Allaah

Abû Hurayrah relates that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Allaah will ask on the Day of Judgment: 'Where are those who loved each other for the sake of My glory? Today, – on a day when there is no shade but mine – I shall shade them with My shade." [Sahîh Muslim (2566)] "I love you for the s... Read more

Sun, 19 May, 2013. Posted in: Forgive, Love & Hate For Allaah. Hits:392.

In Praise of Traditional Women

I am grateful that I married a traditional woman. I don't sacrifice any freedom for love. I am in charge. My wife is comfortable with that. I am twice as free as when I was single. My wife is passive by nature. Passivity is the natural female principle. The marriage of active (male) and passive (f... Read more

Thu, 16 May, 2013. Posted in: Women's Rights in Islaam. Hits:166.