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Notes for the two of you

Islamic guidance and practical habits for marriage, after the nikah or on the way to it.

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Courtship5 min read

Why the Wali Matters in Modern Courtship

The wisdom behind the wali, the guardian in an Islamic marriage, and why his role still protects both families today.

Jan 6, 2026Read

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Communication5 min read

How the Prophet ﷺ spoke with his family, and five small habits you can bring home to your spouse tonight.

Jan 4, 2026Read

Communication4 min read

Curiosity fades once you think you know someone. One good question a night brings it back.

Jan 2, 2026Read

Inside Mawadda4 min read

How Mawadda's Barakah Seeds grow from the small things you do together, and what the community's seeds go toward.

Dec 30, 2025Read

Conflict5 min read

Five practical steps for the hard nights, drawn from the Sunnah, and how Sulh Mode walks you both through a cool-down.

Dec 28, 2025Read

Courtship4 min read

Imam Omar Suleiman on why you should talk before marriage but never flirt, and what to ask instead.

Nov 25, 2025Read

Marriage4 min read

Dr. Haifaa Younis on treating marriage as worship, aiming for sakinah, and putting duties before rights.

Nov 20, 2025Read

Courtship5 min read

Drawing on Belal Assaad's advice: twelve topics to talk through before you sign, from money and in-laws to the past.

Nov 15, 2025Read