Family and Life

Virtually everything we embark on in life requires some training and education, and marriage is no exception. This practical marriage guide combines the sublime knowledge of Islamic teachings with scientific research and real life counseling experiences. Thought-provoking exercises help spouses or potential spouses understand themselves and each other, recognize true compatibility in a partner, avoid common pitfalls within marriage, and build a strong and loving partnership. Are you ready for marriage? What are your marriage goals? Do you know your Islamic rights and responsibilities? What are Islamic ways of selecting your spouse? What is your personal definition of love and intimacy? How do you resolve conflicts with your spouse? What are essential skills for a vibrant marriage?

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This book is dedicated to all mothers. To be a mother is truly a blessing from Allah. Read this book along with your children and let them know about your love for your parents (their grandparents). Remind them that no one has cared for you and loved you like your mother. May Allah reward all the mothers for their countless hours of sacrifice, patience, and unlimited love. Ameen.

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Married Ever After is a guide through the marriage process based on 20 timeless Qur'anic principles, insightful Prophetic examples and contemporary research on maintaining successful relationships. We know all relationships involve struggle, and challenges are an inevitable part of a believer's life. Married Ever After teaches us how to pick the struggles that are worthy, rewarding and lead to the greatest pleasure.  Whether you are preparing for marriage, already in a marriage or contemplating ending one, Married Ever After is your companion, reminder and compass back to Divine pleasure at every stage.  Rooted in Islamic principles, we learn how our spiritual health impacts the wellbeing of our human relationships. The goal of Married Ever After is more important than ever. Learn how to revive the contentment at home, because successful thriving families are at the heart of a successful thriving Ummah.  Author Bio Shaikh Ali Ihsan Hammuda resides in the UK and is originally from Palestine. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in Architecture & Planning before achieving a BA in Shari'ah from Al-Azhar University in Egypt. He is currently based in Wales, serving as a visiting Imām at Al-Manar Centre in Cardiff, and is also a senior researcher and lecturer for the Muslim Research & Development Foundation in London. Shaykh Ali is the author of several books and delivers sermons, lectures, and regular classes across the country.

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This book aims to correctly guide its readers on how to build a family which is hoped by everyone, a home reigning in an atmosphere of peace, solidarity, tranquility, and righteousness. It also aims to help parents raise a successful generation that participates in the reformation and construction of the world according to the objectives of The Creator. Readers will be given a host of correct approaches, methods, and tools so our fragile proud (ie. children) will be equipped with skills in tackling challenges that have already become a normal part of modern life.

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As a logical continuation to the previous three books, this sequel deals with the normal fruit of marriage: babies. It covers the Islamic regulations relating to a newborn, including welcoming the baby, naming it, shaving its hair, circumcising it, and slaughtering the sacrificial 'aqiqah. The discussion of naming the newborn covers the recommended and prohibited names, nicknames, and kunyahs. It is further enhanced with appendices that list Allah's authentic excellent names, as well as a large number of suggested Islamic names for both genders. The discussion of 'aqiqah includes its ruling, animals to be slaughtered, the dispensing of the meat, the 'aqiqah's feast, and the 'aqiqah's wisdom. The discussion of circumcision includes the circumcision process, it's ruling for boys and girls, its benefits, and expressiveness and other violations. Other discussions include thinking, shaving the baby's head, piercing the ears, breastfeeding, protection from the evil eye, toys and clothes for babies, birthdays, and so on. We intended, and we believe that we have largely succeeded, in making this book a complete reference covering the correct Islamic acts that parents need to perform for their newborn during its first few weeks. All praise is due to Allah.

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In her most provocative book yet, Dr. Laura urgently reminds women that to take proper care of their husbands is to ensure themselves the happiness and satisfaction they yearn for in marriage.Women want to be in love, get married, and live happily ever after. Yet disrespect for men and disregard for the value, feelings, and needs of husbands has fast become the standard for male-female relations in America. Those two attitudes clash in unfortunate ways to create struggle and strife in what could be a beautiful relationship. Countless women call Dr. Laura, unhappy in their marriages and seemingly at a loss to understand the incredible power they have over their men to create the kind of home life they yearn for. Now, in The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands, Dr. Laura shows you—with real-life examples and real-life solutions—how to wield that power to attain all the sexual pleasure, intimacy, love, joy, and peace you want in your life. Dr. Laura's simple principles have changed the lives of millions. Now they can change yours too. ترزح معظم العائلات في يومنا هذا تحت ضغط سوء العلاقات الزوجية، والتي غالباً ما يمكن تجاوزها من خلال العودة إلى سبب الخلافات الواقعة بين الزوجين والتي نكون في بداياتها غير ذات بال، إلا أن ترك معالجتها يساعد على تفاقمها إلى درجة يتعذر حلها. وتجدر الإشارة إلى أن معظم الخلافات الزوجية وفي بداياتها تكون ناشئة عن عدم فهم كلا الزوجين للآخر، وعدم اتقانه لطريقة التعامل. إن من طرف الزوج أو للزوجة. هذا وقد زاد الاهتمام في يومنا هذا في العثور على الطرق والأساليب التي تتيح لكلا الزوجية مزيداً من الفهم والاقتراب من الآخر، كما اهتم أصحاب الاختصاص في تأليف كتب لهذا الغرض. في هذا الإطار يأتي كتاب الدكتورة لورا شلسنجر التي تعرض من خلاله أفكاراً واقتراحات وأساليب من شأنها أن تحسن علاقة المرأة بزوجها، وأيضاً علاقة الرجل بزوجته، وموقعها حيال نفسها كما وحيال علاقتها الزوجية, وحياتها ككل، مشيرة إلى أن هناك أمور ثلاثة من شانها أن تقضي على الزواج وتبرر قرار حفظ الذات من خلال وضع حدّ للعلاقات الزوجية، ألا وهي الإدمان، وسوء المعاملة والخيانات الزوجية. غير أن هذا الكتاب لا ينطبق على الحالات التي يكون فيها سلوك أحد أو كلا الزوجين هدّماً أو خطراً أو شريراً. وتجدر الإشارة إلى أن المؤلفة الدكتورة لورا شلسنجر حائزة على دكتوراه في الفيسيولوجيا أو علم وظائف الأعضاء من جامعة كولومبيا، كما وأنها حائزة على شهادة وإجازة رسمية لمعالجة المسائل الزوجية والعائلية. وقد وضعت ست قصص روائية لصحيفة نيويورك تايمز بيع منها إلى الآن حوالي أربعة ملايين نسخة، كما وأنها قد قامت بتأليف أربعة كتب للأطفال. وهي تقوم حالياً بتقديم برنامج إذاعي عالمي معني بشؤون العلاقات الزوجية.

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Maintaining a healthy marriage is a challenge in the best of circumstances but trying to keep a marriage going strong when one or both spouses are misinformed about the purpose of marriage or the rights and obligations of each partner can be an absolute disaster! In this latest contribution to the literature on marital harmony, Dr. Ekram and Dr. Rida Beshir once again tackle a complex issue with a healthy blend of wisdom, clarity, and common sense. Drawing heavily on verses of the Quran and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (saaw), the authors address real frequently asked questions that they have received repeatedly from frustrated husbands and wives alike.

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Qawwamoon: Protectors Maintai is a book for us all: to raise awareness in the male population of their divinely prescribed role as protectors and maintainers of women; to highlight the devastating impact of domestic abuse for members of the public; to inform community leaders and professionals how best to effectively help both the oppressor and the oppressed; and, last but not least, to provide a voice for victims of domestic abuse, emotional support for them, and practical advice for the road to recovery.

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Pregnancy is an ultimate time to turn to Allah. Not only is it a physical process, it is also a spiritual and emotional journey filled with excitement and apprehension. Heaven Under Your Feet accompanies sisters along this beautiful phase in life. Whilst there is lots of advice-packed literature out there for the expectant mother, this book broaches the subject from the perspective of a Muslimah, addressing the thoughts and concerns of someone looking for an Islamic viewpoint on what is a unique and special moment in her life.

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This book provides the tools to achieve blissful marriage in a pragmatic and graceful way. Readers will find the following prominent features: Husband and wife are viewed together, as a team, instead of as two separate individuals. This is fitting since the family unit is the cornerstone of Islamic society. An ample amount of practical examples for day to day living, as well as examples regarding other issues facing Muslim families in North America Common marital problems presented as case studies with their analysis and solutions Detailed list of essential qualities for successful spousal harmony Tested and proven guidelines for the process of spousal selection in North America This book contains the right mix of theory and practice due to the authors' wealth of experience in marriage counseling in North America. All its contents are based on Islamic references from Qur'an and Sunnah and their applications to the contemporary environment.

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