we want to begin by commending you on your diligence and zeal for doing what is right in the sight of god. if you were standing on a step and your boyfriend on the ground, which of you would find it easier to draw the other to his or her level? dr. meeker will encourage parents to invest love and time in their daughters and develop their character to give them the best opportunity for a bright future, all rooted …

this is not the first time we’ve seen a muslim woman take to twitter with her dating woes and it unfortunately won’t be the last. the aim of clarifying intentions and timelines is to ensure that you have a clear idea of when your nikkah will happen to ensure that everything is halal. if his intentions are to get married,  does he actually speak about the practicalities of getting married or is it all airy-fairy dreamland? it also helps to …

if you fall for a late bloomer, don’t worry, because they aren’t as innocent as you think. late bloomers might not have been in relationships of their own, but they know the ins and outs of dating. they’ve watched their friends make millions of mistakes, and since they were on the outside, they were able to see the situation clearly and determine what should have been done differently. they’ve waited years to find someone worth their time — so there’s …