Essential Pillars of a Valid Marriage The Guardian (Wali): Abu Musa reported that the Prophet ﷺ said: “There is no marriage without a guardian.” [Abu Dawood] Two Witnesses: “There is no marriage without a guardian and two just witnesses.” [Ibn Ḥibbān] Dowry (Mahr): An obligatory gift of honor from the husband to the wife. (“وَآتُوا […]

Why Polygyny? By his very nature, man seeks happiness and tranquility. Some may call it selfishness, but he is created to receive forms of joy from multiple sources. Yes—it is what you think: polygyny. Let us agree first that we speak only under conditions of capability and justice, where the man is fit, responsible, protective, […]

Jealousy can be an ugly thing when it rears its head in a relationship. It’s also understandable that it can be difficult  to figure out how to stop being jealous  due to your own insecurities and relationship stress. 

The Virtue of Good Companionship (Ḥusn al-Tabu‘ul) All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and may peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, Muhammad ﷺ, his family, wives, and companions. One of the greatest qualities of a righteous wife is ḥusn al-tabu‘ul — good companionship with her husband. It means […]

“Marry Whom You Please” The Prophet ﷺ said: “Three are entitled to Allah’s help: … the one who marries seeking chastity.” (Tirmidhi, authenticated by al-Albani). (“يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ اتَّقُوا رَبَّكُمُ الَّذِي خَلَقَكُم مِّن نَّفْسٍ وَاحِدَةٍ وَخَلَقَ مِنْهَا زَوْجَهَا وَبَثَّ مِنْهُمَا رِجَالًا كَثِيرًا وَنِسَاءً”) “O mankind, fear your Lord, who created you from one soul and […]

The Ruling on Mixed-Gender Mixing Advocated by Disbelievers, Hypocrites, and Followers of Desires In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate. All praise is due to Allah, and may peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, his family, his companions, and those who follow his guidance. This world is filled […]

Modesty in an Age of Estrangement Noble reader: If you contemplate the thread that strings together this beautiful moral tapestry through this unique story, a gentle ray appears before you—a refined character named “modesty.” “The pinnacle of noble character is modesty.” (Attributed to ‘Ā’ishah, Makārim al-Akhlāq 6/86) On an arduous journey that lasted forty-five days, […]