In an era of “celebrity sheikhs” where famous scholars are followed with as much fervor as Hollywood stars, it is no surprise that some Muslims may find themselves falling head over heels for these personalities.
Bridging communication gaps is the epitome of a successful relationship - whether it is between spouses, colleagues at work, siblings, or a parent and a child.
Being a spouse and a parent are among the most important jobs you’ll ever have. Marriage education, premarital advisement and counseling can help singles and engaged people obtain the knowledge and skills they need to be successful wives and husbands and have healthy marriages.
Marriage is one of life’s biggest blessings. Every Muslim dreams of finding a suitable spouse who can fulfill our physical, emotional, and spiritual needs while abiding by the laws of our religion. The importance of marriage cannot be overstated.
Allah states in the Holy Quran in Surah Al-Isra, verse 70:
“Verily We have dignified the children of Adam, carried them on land and sea, granted them provisions and privileged them above many of Our creatures with a marked preference”.
If we were to narrow down all the major differences between a believer and a non-believer, it would probably arrive at one predominant factor, i.e. taqwa. The Arabic word taqwa is derived from the root word 'wa-qa-ya', which means a shield or a protective barrier.
Muslims have consistently been under a negative light in news and entertainment for the last 20 years. The onus has been put on ordinary Muslims to be ambassadors of Islam; it can be quite the heavy burden nowadays in North American society.