by Dr. Nazneen Hyder Askari - Licensed Professional Counselor, PHD Curriculum and Instruction | Aug 20, 2026 | Community Blog, Empty Nesters, Marriage Page, Matchmaking & Marriage Blog, Newlyweds, Seasoned Couples, Wedding
How Do I Engage in Active Listening? In the first blog, I discussed the importance of active listening and how our marriages often suffer when we feel unheard. Active listening is a skill many of us were never taught, but one that can transform a marriage when...
by Dr. Nazneen Hyder Askari - Licensed Professional Counselor, PHD Curriculum and Instruction | May 20, 2026 | Marriage Page, Matchmaking & Marriage Blog, Seasoned Couples, Wedding
“And among His signs is that He created for you spouses from among yourselves, that you may find tranquility (sakīnah) in them; and He placed between you affection (mawaddah) and mercy (raḥmah). Indeed, in that are signs for a people who reflect.”— Noble Qurʾān, Sūrah...
by Zahra Irfan | Sep 6, 2024 | Adulthood Blog, Adulthood Page, Adulthood Resources, Downloadable Resources, Marriage Page, Marriage Resources, Matchmaking, Matchmaking & Marriage Blog, Newlyweds, Wedding
The Engaged and Newlywed Guide This guide aims to help those who have found the one and are looking to understand them better and plan their life and marriage with them. With this in mind, Kisa Family has compiled some tips and advice to help you navigate this phase...
by Guest | Feb 1, 2023 | Adulthood Blog, Matchmaking, Matchmaking & Marriage Blog
“Matchmaking”. The term evokes thoughts of awkward conversation, shifty feet, and stolen glances, begging the question, why did you think it was a good idea to meet complete strangers? Let us rewind, back to the moment when you decided, “I want to get married”....
by Fatema Panju | B.A. in Psychology & Political Science | Child & Youth Worker | Peer Mental Health Counselor | Dec 5, 2022 | Adulthood Blog, Marriage Page, Matchmaking & Marriage Blog
When we think of marriage, it may bring to mind a host of images, from bouquets and a wedding party, to children and companionship. Each person will view this institution from the lens of their own experiences and upbringing, presenting their own biases, preferences,...
by Laila Khan - AMFT | Sep 14, 2022 | Community Blog, Matchmaking & Marriage Blog, Parenting Blog
The spiritually uplifting journey of visiting the Maʿṣūmīn and their families is also a very transformative experience. As mentioned in the Illustrated Ziyārah Guide to Iraq, when visiting the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa) we feel closer to them and have an increased love for them...
