Apology to My Readers (0)

from Zawaj.com Blog»

3/17/10 •

I experimented briefly with a new ad format today, thinking that the advertiser might show some ads for clothing and shoes, health and fitness products, and education courses. Unfortunately I got a big shock when the ads appeared…

An Iraqi Wedding in Syria (0)

from Muslim Wedding Customs, Muslim Wedding Stories, Muslim Weddings»

3/16/10 •

Violence and political instability have made weddings in Baghdad virtually impossible, so some Iraqi families are crossing the border to get married in Syria. This is the story of Sami and Hind’s wedding in Damascus.

American Muslim Women Complain of Lack of Good Suitors (0)

from Finding a Match, Marriage Articles»

3/14/10 •

Afaf, now a first-year law student, is one of thousands of American Muslim women between the ages of 25 and 30 struggling to find a decent suitor. Educated, pious, beautiful and accomplished, these women should have a gaggle of like-minded men waiting outside their doors. Unfortunately, the few, if any, men who approach these women appear less than satisfactory.

Interracial Marriages in Islam (0)

from Features, Interracial Marriage, Islamic Editorials, Marriage Articles»

3/09/10 •

An interracial marriage will be met with obstacles on both sides. It is especially the case for the generation of people whose parents were immigrants. To even broach the idea of an interracial marriage will spring forth 100 year old stereotypes you never even knew existed. It is particularly sad when these are directed at other Muslim groups. A Pakistani trying to marry an Arab might hear many “Arabs are this…” or “Arabs are that…” type of comments.

Female Wet Dreams: Islamic Perspectives & Regulations (0)

from Sex in Islam»

3/08/10 •

Some time ago, sister Umm Reem gave a series of lectures on Taharah (cleanliness) to the sisters in her community. She later decided to follow up on the issue of female wet dreams in particular, because it is not only complicated for sisters but also a much neglected subject.

Making Muslim Matches in New York (0)

from Choosing a Spouse, Marriage Articles, Matchmaking Services»

3/07/10 •

Christian singles have coffee hour. Young Jews have JDate. But many Muslims believe that it is forbidden for an unmarried man and woman to meet in private. In predominantly Muslim countries, the job of making introductions and even arranging marriages typically falls to a vast network of family and friends.

In Brooklyn, there is Mr. Shata.

Joke: Understanding Women, Understanding Men (0)

from Features, Zawaj.com Humor Files»

3/05/10 •

A man was on a boat that capsized. Luckily the waves cast him up on a desert island. After months of loneliness and hardship, a beautiful colored bottle washed up on the beach. The man picked it up and caressed it, admiring its beauty, until suddenly a genie came out in a puff of smoke…

Muslim Dating? (0)

from Features, Islamic Editorials, Marriage Articles, Muslim Teen and Youth Issues, Muslim Teenagers»

3/04/10 •

When people ask “do Muslims date?” A big chunk of Muslims will quickly respond with a “Hell No!” Because remember that Hadeeth about Shaytaan being the third? Ya, so of course Muslims don’t date, commit adultery or drink alcohol or have gay sex or break any other Quranic tenet. Muslims are perfect angels with no faults.

Replace Anger with Forgiveness (3)

from Features, Husband and Wife Relationship, Husband and Wife Relationship Tips, Islamic Editorials»

3/03/10 •

Resolve to give up anger, even if only for today. Whatever anger you are harboring against others, let it go. Whatever anger you have against yourself for mistakes you have made, or wrongs you have done, let it go my brothers and sisters. It’s not helping you, it is only damaging your own spirit.

A Lavish Asian Wedding in London (3)

from Marriage Articles, Muslim Wedding Videos»

2/25/10 •

Can someone tell me what culture this wedding comes from? I know it is South Asian, but is it Pakistani, Bengali, Indian…? This must be one the most lavish, elaborate weddings I have ever seen. Is this normal? No wonder a wedding can bankrupt some families. (And yes, I know these are actors from Eastenders).