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This month, we have already seen a lot of articles on Islamic Reflections about marriage, getting married and how to solve the issues that arise in a marriage. But there is something else that I wished to address – you are of marriageable age, you want to get married, your parents and relatives are actively looking for a spouse for … Continue Reading

Be mindful of who you choose sisters! You are not just choosing someone to share your room with, but your emotions and deen. At times, we get so caught up in the materialistic pleasures of this world that we end up trading our short life for a major loss.
Indeed the son of a rich man is not a rich … Continue Reading

Gheerah ( best pronounced as Geera ) is the term used to indicate the protective jealousy a husband feels over his wife. Although this word is often translated to “protective jealousy”, the best meaning could be considered as “honourable protection” according to me. 
One of the most famous examples from the time of the Rasool ﷺ would be that of … Continue Reading

Question: A sister asks on how to deal with the romantic ideas that arise by watching movies or reading books and how to restrain oneself from talking to boys when it is so easy to do so?

Note: Question edited as per the request of the asker.

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Who does not love a good romance novel, or binging on romantic … Continue Reading

Marriage is an important element of the social structure that we live in. If we see it in the light of Islam, marriage is given a great deal of importance in the Quran and it is a recommended Sunnah of the Prophet (S.A.W). It is a means to derive worldly benefits as well as rewards from Allah (S.W.T) for a … Continue Reading

Assalamu Aleykum warahmatu Allah wabarakatuh
Dear Aunt Anjum,
What should I look for in choosing a spouse?
What do Deen and character mean? Many scholars fail to elaborate more on these two aspects.
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Answer:
Dear sister
Assalāmu ‘Alaikum 
When a person is searching for a spouse, it has been recommended by our beloved Prophet sallallāhu ‘alaihi wa sallam to … Continue Reading

Assalam o alaikum Team IR,
I just got divorced like 2 years ago by choice and I have a kid and proposals have been coming my way but am not satisfied with them.
People keep on telling me to go back to my ex yet he already has a wife and kid.
I can’t stand his cruel treatment to me.… Continue Reading