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Marriage Crash Course

A structured, on-demand course preparing engaged and newly-married couples for a thriving marriage, rooted in Islamic principles.

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Seeking Your Soulmate

Practical guidance on how to find and assess a compatible spouse the right way.

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Articles

The Definitive Guide to Making The Most of Summer With Your Children

The summer holidays are upon us, providing a golden opportunity to reconnect with our children, strengthen family bonds and create memories they will cherish for years to come. Here are ten practical ways to make this summer meaningful, enjoyable and memorable.

Hajj as a Couple: Turning the Journey Into a Means of Love, Mercy and Closeness to Allah

How spouses can turn the journey of Hajj into one of the most powerful moments of bonding in their marriage.

Can a Muslim Man Marry a Christian Woman?

Marriage in Islam is an act of worship. A look at the rulings and wisdom behind marrying from the People of the Book.

Wisdom Behind the Iddah Period

The iddah is not a punishment but an act of care, giving a woman time to heal, reflect and rebuild her strength.

A Wife's Plea

After twenty-six years of marriage, one woman shares a heartfelt reflection on love, patience and family life.

Why Compatibility Is Key to a Successful Marriage

The Qur'an describes spouses as clothing for one another. Why true compatibility runs deeper than conversation.

Mental Health

MFF Challenge 003: Three Good Things

A simple daily gratitude practice to break the habit of dwelling on what went wrong and train the heart towards thankfulness.

Parenting

Why Your Children Don't Listen To You, and What You Can Do About It

Why issuing firmer orders rarely works, and what actually helps children listen and cooperate.

MFF Challenge 002: Creating a Family Vision

How to craft a short, meaningful statement of your family's values, goals and the atmosphere you want at home.

Spirituality

Relationship with My Rabb

Life revolves around relationships — with family, spouse and neighbours — but the foundation of them all is our relationship with our Lord.

MFF Challenge 001: The 36 Questions for Closeness

A set of questions inspired by a famous psychology study, designed to help couples grow closer.

Compatability or Compromise?

Understanding the difference between healthy compatibility and constant compromise in a marriage.

Relationship Lessons from the Qur'an: Adam and Hawwa

What the story of Adam and Hawwa teaches us about love, mistakes and forgiveness in marriage.

How You Could Save Your Family Tens of Thousands of Pounds

A simple, practical step that could save your family significant money — and a great deal of difficulty — down the line.

Strengthening the Bond: Why Every Marriage Needs Regular Maintenance 💍❤️

Like any journey, marriage needs regular maintenance. Practical ways to keep your bond strong through life's twists and turns.

Take Your Family With You This Ramadan

Lessons from the Prophet's ﷺ practice in the last ten nights of Ramadan on involving your whole family in worship.

Is Marriage Sunnah for You – Or Could It Be Fard or Even Haram?

Many feel pressured to rush into marriage. A look at how the ruling on marriage actually differs from person to person.

The Husband Who Resented His Wife

A young husband on the verge of divorce — and the lesson his story holds for every marriage.

Mental Health

A Message To Those Who Struggle With Intrusive Thoughts In Worship

Reassurance and practical guidance for those dealing with waswasah and intrusive thoughts during worship.

Nikah

How Can I Get A Nikah?

A practical guide to arranging a nikah and the support MFF offers throughout the process.

Spirituality

Learning to Love Allah Through Love of the Spouse

How a marriage centred around Allah becomes cleaner, deeper and more stable than one built on emotion alone.

“Are Women Slaves of Their Husbands?”

A student's unexpected question sparks an honest look at the rights, roles and dignity of women in marriage.

Typical Islamic Inheritance Shares

A useful overview of how inheritance shares are typically distributed among family members in Islam.

How Can Real Estate (Such As A House) Be Gifted While Alive?

Understanding the Islamic guidance on gifting property to family members during your lifetime.

Intentions for Marriage

Setting the right intentions before marriage and why they shape the foundation of a thriving relationship.

Westernised Weddings

Are our weddings filled with blessing, or have they become indistinguishable from Western celebrations? A reflection on Muslim weddings.

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