Blissful Marriage : A Practical Islamic Guide

, by Beshir, Ekram; Beshir, Mohamed Rida

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ISBN: 9781590080191 | 159008019X
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 8/1/2003

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Author Biography

Supplemental Materials

Preface

Introduction

(251)

1. Family Crises in North America and Their Impact on Muslim Families

(13)

Introduction

(2)

Shocking Facts

(9)

Canadian Statistics

(6)

United States Statistics

(3)

Impact on Muslim Families

(1)

What To Do: A Word of Advice

(2)

2. Main Objectives of Marriage

(11)

Introduction

(1)

Stronger Faith

(7)

Examples From the Seerah:

Abu Addahdah and Um Addahdah

(2)

The Evening Visitor

(2)

Other Objectives of Marriage

(3)

Realizing and Fulfilling the Sunnah of Creation (Pairing)

(1)

Procreation

(1)

Ihssun

(1)

Fulfilling and Satisfying the Parenthood Instinct in Human Beings

(1)

Progress and Advancement of Human Race

(1)

Stronger Society

(1)

Proper Distribution of Tasks & Responsibilities

(1)

3. The Process of Selection

(44)

Introduction

(1)

Qur'anic Advice Regarding Process of Selection

(1)

The Prophet's Advice

(5)

The North American Situation

(3)

How Parents and Community Can Help

(2)

Matching Questionnaires

(28)

Male Matching Questionnaire

(11)

Female Matching Questionnaire

(15)

How to Make Best Use of This Questionnaire

(1)

Final Word Concerning Questionnaires

(1)

Marriage From the People of the Book

(4)

The Condition Stated in the Verse

(1)

The Practice of the Early Muslims

(1)

Muslims in North America are a Minority

(1)

The Reality of the North American Condition

(1)

The Impact on Muslim Women

(1)

A Word of Caution

(2)

4. Tried and Proven Recipes for a Successful Marriage

(64)

Introduction

(1)

Ingredients

(59)

The Seven Essential 'C's

(14)

Commitment

(2)

Courtesy

(1)

Communication

(3)

Care

(1)

Contentment

(4)

Contribution

(1)

Compromise

(2)

The Seven Magical 'S's

(15)

Sensitivity

(2)

Sincerity

(1)

Security

(1)

Support

(2)

Satisfaction

(2)

Sharing

101

(1)

Sexual Gratification

102

(6)

The Five Wonderful 'A's

108

(6)

Adaptation

108

(1)

Accommodation

109

(1)

Appreciation

110

(2)

Anticipation

112

(1)

Acceptance

113

(1)

Other Ingredients and Qualities

114

(23)

Rahmah (meaning compassion, leniency, and kindness)

114

(4)

Love

118

(4)

Forgiveness

122

(4)

Trust and Faithfulness

126

(2)

Open Mindedness and Understanding

128

(1)

Respect

129

(3)

Patience

132

(5)

Tested and Proven Recipes for Various Occasions

137

(5)

Vacation Recipe

137

(1)

Visiting In-Laws Recipe

138

(1)

During Pregnancy and Delivery Time

138

(1)

During Conflicts

139

(1)

During Overseas Travel to Visit Family

139

(1)

During Exams and Study Periods

140

(1)

During Shopping Trips

141

(1)

5. Family Dynamics and Family atmosphere

142

(7)

Introduction

142

(1)

How to Attain This Atmosphere

143

(1)

Things to Do

143

(1)

Things to Avoid

143

(6)

6. Essential Spousal Obligations

149

(30)

Introduction

149

(1)

Essential Shared Obligations

150

(19)

Help Each Other be Better Muslims

150

(2)

Treat Each Other With Respect, Kindness, and Compassion

152

(2)

Fulfill Each Other's Physical Intimate Needs and Desires

154

(3)

Provide Good Companionship

157

(1)

Proper Understanding of the Qawamah Concept

158

(2)

Proper Understanding of the Status of Women in Islam

160

(9)

Some Essential Wife's Obligations

169

(5)

Main Caregiver of the Children

170

(1)

Obedience

171

(2)

Acceptance and Respect of the Husband's Qawamah

173

(1)

Some Essential Husband's Obligations

174

(5)

Main Financial Supporter of Family

174

(2)

Serving and Helping

176

(1)

Proper Use of Qawamah and Proper Fulfillment of Qawamah's Responsibility

177

(2)

7. (TAZKEIATU ANNAFS) Purifying and Cleansing

179

(35)

Introduction

179

(1)

Definition of Tazkeiatu Annafs

179

(1)

The Qur'an and Tazkeiah

180

(2)

The Sunnah and Tazkeiah

182

(4)

Process of Tazkeiah

186

(6)

Be at Peace with Yourself

192

(7)

Making Commitment "Mo 'ahadah"

192

(1)

Watching Over Oneself "Moragabah"

193

(1)

Reviewing, Assessing, and Evaluating One's Actions "Mohasabah"

194

(3)

Punishing Oneself for Mistakes Committed "Mo'agabah"

197

(1)

Striving for the Best "Mojahadah"

198

(1)

Self-search

199

(3)

Sample Checklist for Husbands

200

(1)

Sample Checklist for Wives

201

(1)

Proper Islamic Conflict Resolution

202

(9)

Islamic Guidelines for Conflict Resolution

204

(1)

Take Initiative

204

(1)

Forgive and Forget

205

(3)

Control Your Anger

208

(2)

No Name-Calling

210

(1)

Practical Steps for Conflict Resolution

211

(3)

8. Common Marital Problems (Case studies)

214

(10)

1. My wife talks too much

214

(1)

2. I would love to help my husband be a grateful son to his mom, but!

215

(1)

3. The Sister-in-law Dilemma

216

(1)

4. If you don't eat it warm, you don't understand a thing!!

217

(1)

5. I feel like we are growing apart

218

(2)

6. He only thinks of his parents

220

(1)

7. My husband is rarely home

221

(1)

8. I can't enjoy a thing around him

221

(1)

9. Where did my wife go?

222

(2)

9. Anatomy of Problems (Case studies)

224

(28)

1. My wife talks too much

224

(2)

2. I would love to help my husband be a grateful son to his mom, but!

226

(6)

3. The Sister in-law Dilemma

232

(3)

4. If you don't eat it warm, you don't understand a thing!!

235

(2)

5. I feel like we are growing apart

237

(4)

6. He only thinks of his parents

241

(3)

7. My husband is rarely home

244

(2)

8. I can't enjoy a thing around him

246

(3)

9. Where did my wife go?

249

(3)

10. Family Stages: The Husband/Wife Relationship at Different Stages

252

(13)

Introduction

252

(1)

The Sweet, Critical Two

252

(3)

Forming a Family, the Stage of Having Children

255

(8)

Pregnancy and Delivery

255

(2)

Children Take Over

257

(3)

The School Years

260

(1)

The Teen Years

261

(2)

The Empty Nest: Children Leaving Home, Parents Left Alone

263

(2)

11. Further Tips

265

(6)

Arabic Terminology

271

(5)

References

276

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