The Muslim Parent’s / Teacher’s Manual (for the beginning years 1-5)

Table of Contents:

HOW TO WIN YOUR WIFE’S HEART ………………..5

INTRODUCTION …………………….5

HOW TO WIN YOUR WIFE’S HEART………………..6

TREATING WONAN WITH KINDNESS ………………..10

THE WIFE’S RIGHT ………………………………………12

RIGHTS COMMON TO HUSBAND AND WIFE …………15

THE CAUSES OF MARRIAGE PROBLEMS……………….16

THE EPIDEMIC OF SINS ……………………………………18

AN IMPORTANT FATWA …………………………………..20

THE EXUBERANT HUSBAND ………………………………22

IMPORATNT QUESTIONS …………………………………..23

A HUSBAND THREATENS WITH DIVORCE ………………27

A WIFE PLEADING WITH HER HUSBAND NOT TO TRAVEL………29

CONCLUSION………………………….32

A MESSAGE FROM THE PUBLISHER ……………..35

STORIES FROM THE PREDECESSORS ……………36

HOW THE COMPANIONS FEARED ALLAH………..50

EXHORTATION OF THE PREDECESSOR TO TAQWA………….58

THE QUALITIES OF THOSE WITH TAQWA………….61

ALI’S DESCRIPTION OF THOSE WITH TAQWA ……..61

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.

This book 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 recognize the signs of conflict and conflict resolution