You should seek to acquire a heart which thanks Allah, a tongue which remembers Allah, and a believing wife who will assist you with regard to your Hereafter.

Highlights:<ul><li>20 Quran-based principles</li><li>Practical advice from the Prophet</li><li>Modern research findings</li></ul>

Principles for a Successful Marriage

Our lives will not be perfect, and human conduct will always be marred by shortcomings.So for the smaller niggles of life.. We must overlook such trifling annoyances and be patient in order to preserve the bigger picture.

Participating in a life partnership with your spouse carries an immediate practical benefit of providing you with a wholesome outlet for physical desire.In a world of hypersexualization, the simple act of enjoying intimacy with your spouse will protect you from countless external harms that exist in wider society.

The Benefits of a Life Partnership

View marriage as one part of a wide support network.No human relationship should be relied upon to fulfill your every single need. While your spouse will inshaAllah bring you much relief and solace, it is crucial to recognize that relying solely on one person to fulfill all of your needs can lead to unmet expectations, disappointment, and potential strain on the relationship itself.

Marriage Support Network

People have diverse needs and desires that extend beyond the scope of any single individual.We have emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual dimensions that require nurturing and fulfillment. By cultivating relationships with family, friends, and the wider community, we open ourselves up to a variety of experiences, perspectives, and a source of joy.

Nurturing Our Diverse Needs

It is important to have a network.<ol><li>Friends can provide emotional support and a sense of belonging and companionship outside of the marital relationship.</li><li>Family relationships can provide a sense of heritage, tradition, and connection to one's roots.</li><li>Community relationships can provide a sense of purpose, shared values, and a sense of contributing to something larger than oneself.</li></ol>

The Importance of Having a Network

Topics include:<ul><li>Preparing for Marriage with the Right Attitude</li><li>Maintaining Harmony Once Married</li><li>Navigating the Inevitable Challenges of Marriage</li><li>When Necessary, the Etiquette of Ending a Marriage in the Best Way</li></ul>

Minor day-to-day issues were never entirely eradicated, even from the household of the Prophet PBUH.This is simply the reality of life.This book seeks to address the overall principles that bring harmony to marriage and to guard against the most serious issues that threaten to destroy the marital bond.

Manage Your Expectations

The irony of life is that every path you choose will contain its own challenges.
You may find it difficult to live by the principles of this book, but it is even harder not to.

The Challenge of Choosing a Path in Life

As humans we will often fall short, however we will find success when we rise, redirect, and refocus on the principles sent to us in a Book without flaw.

'Our Lord, grant us from among our spouses and offspring, comfort to our eyes, and make us an example for the righteous.

<ol><li>Weakening sense of individual responsibility as people not held accountable for their actions.</li><li>Breakdown of the family structure contributed to loss of values and morals, resulting in a more self-indulgent focused society.</li><li>People seeking pleasures that became increasingly violent and immoral, leading to a decline in societal standards.</li><li>Excessive taxes and government control hindered economic growth and stifled individual freedoms, causing frustration and resentment.</li><li>Decline of religion meant the moral compass and values holding society together were weakened, leading to breakdown in social order.</li></ol>

5 Main Causes of the Decline of the Roman Civilization

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.

ALI HAMMUDA

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