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How To Make Your Marriage Last

Is happily ever after an illusion? What are some elements of a happy, healthy marriage? In this episode, Dr. Sameera Ahmed, founder of The Family and Youth Institute, discusses how to navigate your way toward a stronger marriage, challenges that

Noha Darwish October 12, 2021 Article Archives, Divorce, Marriage, Relationship Read more

10 Habits of Happy Muslim Couples

The whole purpose of having a spouse is to find tranquility in and with them, and our relationships with our spouses have signs that ask us to give thought to. So, how are some Muslim couples finding this tranquility in

Noha Darwish December 18, 2020 Marriage, Relationship Read more

Covid Friendly Date Night Ideas to do with your Spouse this Weekend!

One might argue that a date in quarantine looks like spending every waking moment together and then some, as in: This is one long date. But taking time to actually connect is important. Especially in a time as emotionally charged

Noha Darwish November 25, 2020 Friday Fun, Marriage, Relationship Read more

How to Keep Job Stress from Ruining Your Marriage

No doubt, a successful marriage requires a lot of hard work at times. While getting married may seem simple, staying married can often be a challenge. If you and your spouse want to spend the rest of your lives together, there are

FYI_Admin March 31, 2020 Marriage Read more

Before You Tie The Knot- Ep.1

Watch the new DeenTV series that relates fictional stories to help illustrate concepts that will lead to happier marriages. Based on the book “Before You Tie The Knot” by Sister Salma Abugideiri and Imam Mohamed Magid. This episode discusses finding

FYI_Admin October 27, 2019October 27, 2019 Article Archives, Marriage Read more

Avoiding wrong turns in step-families

In some ways, a stepfamily looks like any other family. However, it is critical for therapists to understand that stepfamily structure creates a fundamentally different foundation upon which to build a family. The good news is that several decades of research and

FYI_Admin February 12, 2018 Article Archives, Marriage, Parenting Read more

Tips to Improve Your Sex Life: How to Enjoy More Fulfilling Sex

Whether the problem is big or small, there are many things you can do to get your sex life back on track. Your sexual well-being goes hand in hand with your overall mental, physical, and emotional health. Communicating with your

Sarrah AbuLughod January 25, 2017 Marriage Read more

What I Wish Everyone At 20 (& 30…) Understood About Marriage

The goal of our life is… to bring more love and truth into the world. We marry to assist each other in this process. -Leo Tolstoy A dear friend of mine said on the eve of his oldest daughter’s thirteenth

FYI_Admin December 28, 2016 Article Archives, Marriage Read more

The BIG Lie that Leads to a Lonely Marriage

Marriage, by its very definition, is the joining of two separate lives into one unified family.  Two become one on a spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical level.  God designed it this way.  So, how is it that some people find

FYI_Admin December 26, 2016 Article Archives, Marriage Read more

Before you say ‘I do’ Pre-Marriage Questionnaire

When my daughter became engaged, I went online seeking a good marriage compatibility test for them to take. I wasn’t satisfied with anything I found, so I put together a questionnaire that I felt would be worthwhile. Many online tests

FYI_Admin April 24, 2016 Article Archives, Marriage Read more
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