The Islamic marriage — with sources, in your language.
From choosing a partner and the nikah to the rights of husband and wife, conduct, communication, and intimacy: a complete, respectful guide — with a source from the Quran or hadith for almost every topic.
Entering and maintaining a marriage is one of life's greatest commitments — yet few people learn beforehand what Islam truly says about it. This guide takes you from choosing a partner to a loving, lasting life together.
Choosing a partner according to the Sunnah, the pillars and conditions of the nikah (wali, witnesses, mahr), the mutual rights of husband and wife, conduct, communication and conflict resolution, a modest section on intimacy, and reconciliation and divorce — each topic accompanied by its source from the Quran or hadith.
Presented fairly: where the schools of jurisprudence (Hanafi, Maliki, Shafiʿi, Hanbali) differ, this is explicitly stated. Plus audio du'as, a glossary, common mistakes, an FAQ, and a quiz to test yourself.
The entire marriage journey, from proposal to a life together
Everything you need to know — sourced, respectful, and in your own language.
Choosing a Partner & the Nikah
The four criteria, seeing each other before the nikah, istikhara, and the contract: wali, witnesses, mahr, and permissible conditions.
Rights of Both Husband and Wife
Financial maintenance, kind treatment, communication, and conflict resolution — following the example of the Prophet ﷺ.
Audio Du'as
Supplications for a blessed marriage, barakah, and harmony — with Arabic pronunciation to read along.
Terms, Mistakes, FAQ & Quiz
A glossary, common mistakes, an FAQ on the wali, polygamy, and work, and a knowledge quiz.
Sources included — for almost every topic.
Read the explanation in your language, with the Quranic ayah or hadith included, so you know exactly what it is based on.
De beste van jullie is de beste voor zijn vrouw
De Profeet ﷺ zei: 'De besten van jullie zijn degenen die het best zijn voor hun vrouwen, en ik ben de beste voor mijn vrouwen.' (Tirmidhi 3895)
خيركم خيركم لأهله
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