Are you married yet? No? Here are 4 resources for you to look at before you start looking for the right person.
Marriage is a daunting subject to some and an exciting subject to others. When a person decides that they are ready for marriage, it is sometimes hard to know where to start. What questions should you be asking? What books should you be reading? What services should you be seeking? Below you will find a list of resources that can help guide you on the track to finding your life partner.
Pre-Marital Coaching
The Khalil Center offers pre-marital coaching for individuals trying to get to know each other and recognize their compatibility. Additionally, this pre-marital coaching allows individuals to familiarize themselves with the Islamic marriage model.
Khalil Center - Pre-Marital Coaching
100 Questions Before Marriage by Imam Magid
Sometimes it’s hard to find the right questions to ask someone that you are getting to know. Sometimes there are things that you don’t think of asking because they don’t apply to your current situation, but it’s important to understand a person’s viewpoint on specific topics, even if the circumstances may not be applicable at the moment. Imam Magid has come up with a list of 100 pre-marital questions to ask someone you are getting to know for marriage. These questions cover a range of topics and will make you recognize some aspects about marriage that you might have not thought about.
Before You Tie the Knot: A Guide for Couples
Before You Tie the Knot: A Guide for Couples is a book that addresses topics such as finding a spouse, the role of family and in-laws, the marriage contract and wedding, intimacy, spirituality, finances, mental health, domestic violence, & threats to a marriage.
“In a time where quality marriage guides are rare and the number of divorces is noticeable, this book is required reading for anyone hoping to get marriage right. Imam Magid and Salma Abugideiri are to be commended for this excellent work.” -Imam Suhaib Webb
Before You Tie the Knot: A Guide for Couples
Love Notes by Sheikh Yaser Birjas
Yaser Birjas teaches us how Islam encourages the development and maintenance of love between spouses.