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Secrets to a Successful Marriage
Marriage, at its best, is a source of peace, strength and security to the couple. It is from this foundation of love and mercy that children are brought into this world. The family unit provides a cushion to each other from the harshness of the outside world. It covers each others’ faults, it protects, it cherishes and loves, gives confidence and self-esteem. Unfortunately, this ideal doesn’t come ready-made. It has to be achieved through hard work by both partners in a marriage, starting from before the couple even get married.
SECRETS TO A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE is an invaluable guide written by a qualified and experienced Islamic relationship counsellor. Divided into four main parts, it offers:
• Pre-marriage advice including what factors to consider when searching for a spouse and advice on how to make a smooth transition from single to married life
• Practical, everyday tips on keeping the love alive
• Guidance on how to get through those minor rough patches with greater understanding and how to communicate effectively with each other
• A look at a range of issues that can give rise to conflict, how to recognise the signs of conflict and conflict resolution
AFSHAN KHAN (UMM ASIM), founder of Sukoon Healing, shares the benefit of her thirty years’ experience and wisdom in this book that is packed with common sense, actual case studies and practical to-do lists.
SECRETS TO A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE is an invaluable guide written by a qualified and experienced Islamic relationship counsellor. Divided into four main parts, it offers:
• Pre-marriage advice including what factors to consider when searching for a spouse and advice on how to make a smooth transition from single to married life
• Practical, everyday tips on keeping the love alive
• Guidance on how to get through those minor rough patches with greater understanding and how to communicate effectively with each other
• A look at a range of issues that can give rise to conflict, how to recognise the signs of conflict and conflict resolution
AFSHAN KHAN (UMM ASIM), founder of Sukoon Healing, shares the benefit of her thirty years’ experience and wisdom in this book that is packed with common sense, actual case studies and practical to-do lists.
128 pages, Paperback
First published May 31, 2015
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December 31, 2021
'Marriage, at its best, is a source of peace, strength and security to the couple. It is from this foundation of love and mercy that children are brought into this world.'
This is an ideal (may God allow us to have it, ameen), and the book refers to ideals while also providing lots of case studies for when things can start to go wrong and offering solutions to them. It refers to psychology and Islam, but mostly Islam. I wouldn't say it's academic psychology e.g. no references. It references Quran and Hadith throughout.
I think it could be a starting point for Muslim couples going through issues/ wanting to maintain or improve their relationship.
It's divided into before marriage (looking for a partner) and after marriage. Topics include: finances, conflict resolution, couples therapy, family and in-laws, anger and other feelings, abuse etc.
I think the most important and repeated message I got from it was to have open and gentle communication.
An interesting fact in it is that communication of a message is:
-7% the words, 38% the tone of voice, & 55% body language.
This is an ideal (may God allow us to have it, ameen), and the book refers to ideals while also providing lots of case studies for when things can start to go wrong and offering solutions to them. It refers to psychology and Islam, but mostly Islam. I wouldn't say it's academic psychology e.g. no references. It references Quran and Hadith throughout.
I think it could be a starting point for Muslim couples going through issues/ wanting to maintain or improve their relationship.
It's divided into before marriage (looking for a partner) and after marriage. Topics include: finances, conflict resolution, couples therapy, family and in-laws, anger and other feelings, abuse etc.
I think the most important and repeated message I got from it was to have open and gentle communication.
An interesting fact in it is that communication of a message is:
-7% the words, 38% the tone of voice, & 55% body language.
October 10, 2021
Very practical and helpful for people looking to get married and for those who are already married.
Offers advice and insight into what to look for in a spouse when searching and how to deal with marital challenges.
Gives real life case studies which is helpful.
Offers advice and insight into what to look for in a spouse when searching and how to deal with marital challenges.
Gives real life case studies which is helpful.
April 20, 2021
I was shocked to find out that the author is a female after reading the whole book! The book takes such a chauvinistic approach in settling marital disputes! What I took away most from the book is that “ females feelings are invalid” and to save a marriage we gotta “suck it up” and be all nice and girly hahahahaah
Some points and examples in the book may be applicable to the daily but...... hmm Iya just not a book for me.
Some points and examples in the book may be applicable to the daily but...... hmm Iya just not a book for me.
November 4, 2023
Beautifully presented.
MāShāAllah a very useful book for anyone looking to get married or is already married. I would recommend everyone read this. The author has beautifully presented the advices and informations. The case study allowed for deeper understanding of the points the author was making. Jazākumullahu khair. May Allah reward you immensely.
MāShāAllah a very useful book for anyone looking to get married or is already married. I would recommend everyone read this. The author has beautifully presented the advices and informations. The case study allowed for deeper understanding of the points the author was making. Jazākumullahu khair. May Allah reward you immensely.
November 20, 2021
Brainstormer
It's a must have book in every Muslim household. It makes you to think rigorously on your own faults and how to effectively manage it than the other person's faults. Which I found nice
It's a must have book in every Muslim household. It makes you to think rigorously on your own faults and how to effectively manage it than the other person's faults. Which I found nice
May 22, 2020
Really good book. Really easy read
January 18, 2021
Easy to understand. Case study basis.
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