For Married Couples
A few resources married couples should read, wether you are newly weds or celebrating your 30th anniversary.
Marital Discord: Recapturing the Full Islamic Spirit of Human Dignity by Abdulhamid A. Abusulayman
The Quran speaks of living with each other on a footing of love, kindness, mercy and mutual consultation between husband and wife. It also addresses those times when the atmosphere is strained. This paper examines the issue of marital discord with a deep sensitivity to the perspective of women. Criticizing an approach to the Quran that is misogynistic rather than emancipatory the paper moves the debate forward by introducing an alternative interpretation of the Quranic text dealing with the issue of marital discord. The explanation is fresh, firmly on the side of women human rights and recaptures the full Islamic spirit of human dignity.
Gender Equity in Islam - Basic Principles by Jamal Badawi, Ph.D.
Gender Equity in Islam presents an overview of the status and rights of Muslim women as defined by the Qur’an and Sunnah. In this brief but important work, Dr. Jamal Badawi examines the spiritual, social, economic, and political aspects of women’s position in Islam and, in doing so, effectively summarizes the role of women in Muslim society. Further, in explaining the sources that provide the foundations for Islam’s stance on gender equity, the author discusses the role of Islamic scholars in their approach to women’s issues.
The Muslim Marriage Guide by Ruqaiyyah Waris Maqsood
Marriage is such as important step in life that one Blessed Prophet spoke of marriage as being “half of ones religion.” This book explains in detail the key to a happy Marriage and what a good Muslim should do to make his or her marriage successful. Because marriage fulfills so many basic needs of individuals and of society, it is the cornerstone upon which the while Muslim life is built. This highly-readable book takes the reader through the relevant passages in the Quran and Hadith, and goes on to discuss the main social, emotional and sexual problems that can afflict relationships, suggesting many practical ways in which these can be resolved.
The Ideal Muslim Husband (DVD) - A SoundVision Production
Whether married or not, watch this documentary with your notebook and pen. Scholars like Abdalla Idrees Ali, Jamal Badawi, Ingrid Mattson, Abdullah Hakim Quick and many others talk about the ideal Muslim husband. This video doesn’t not only talk about qualities of an ideal Muslim husband but also contains great tips on making a marriage successful.