Question:

If a man is allowed to have more than one wife, then why does Islam prohibit a woman from having more than one husband?

Answer:

A lot of people, including some Muslims, question the logic of allowing Muslim men to have more than one spouse while denying the same ‘right' to women.

Let me first state emphatically, that the foundation of an Islamic society is justice and equity. Allah has created men and women as equal, but with different...

When I sought to help married couples, it was because of my experience with the family law court system. I saw for myself how destructive it is for families and our society. It is like a predatory virus. As soon as you’re exposed to it, the door is open for tremendous suffering. It has been perpetuating itself through an unholy alliance with marriage counselors and clinical psychologists.

Marriage counseling is regulated. In California and...

Even if you don’t have a written list of what you’re seeking in a marriage partner, chances are you have some very specific criteria in mind. It’s natural to consider the type of person you might choose, perhaps noting his or her physical characteristics, interests, ambitions and the like. But we’d like to challenge you to take a closer look at that list.

Too often we tend to focus on more superficial qualities in a person, the outer...

When one take under serious consideration the examination of the consequences of unresolved conflict is to enter into a seemingly bottomless dark pit one that had rarely been explored.

I will approach the subject by discussing the symptomatic psychological disorder called "projection." My hope is to bring into the bright light this particular psychological ddefense and its influences on individual's relationship.

Relationships are often much more complex...

Choosing the right marriage partner is one of the most critical decisions you will ever make. Unfortunately, our current culture attempts to make it seem as easy as point n’ click.  Oftentimes, media and the church present a very superficial and even highly dysfunctional view of relationships and marriage. Character flaws like incompetence, irresponsibility, and unhealthy dependency are not only tolerated, but also presented as normal and even amusing.

One of the...

POLYGAMY

Question:

Why is a man allowed to have more than one wife in Islam? i.e. why is polygamy allowed in Islam?

Answer:

Definition of Polygamy

1.Polygamy means a system of marriage whereby one person has more than one spouse. Polygamy can be of two types. One is polygyny where a man marries more than one woman, and the other is polyandry, where a woman marries more than one man. In Islam, limited polygyny is permitted; whereas polyandry is...

Your husband comes home late, with whiskey on his breath and lipstick on his collar. He says he went out with the boys, but that perfume on his shirt says otherwise.

The signs of a cheating husband are usually never this clear-cut. Most cheating husbands will try their best to cover their tracks, and they would never think of coming home with lipstick stains! You will have to dig deeper to tell if your husband is cheating on you.

Pay attention to where he goes...

Why Online Matrimonial Service Websites?

The young professional today is leading a hectic life…one that is filled with stress and long work hours. There is too much to do, and too little time. Social circles have shrunk over the years; with the only window left for socializing being the weekend. And really, how many people can you meet in a span of two days? Office colleagues have become the circle of people we hang around with the most, so how wide is the scope of...

PRE-WEDDING RITUALS

In ancient times, the Portuguese used to marry simply to build a family. Given that the parents decided on all details regarding the wedding -- including the selection of the Groom and the Bride -- love was not necessarily the main reason for marriage.

Everything involved an agreement between families. The Bride's family would be responsible for the hosting of all the parties, while the Groom's family would be responsible for giving a large gift...

Take turns answering these questions and learn more about how the people in your life think.

Do not comment on any answers. Simply accept what the other says without criticism or analysis.

1. I feel happy when _______________________________________.

2. I feel injustice when______________________________________.

3. I feel that you love me when you ___________________________.

4. I doubt that you love when you ____________________________.

5. I feel...