About the Book
Understand the process of preparing for marriage by exploring your personal beliefs and values as well as the qualities you seek in a spouse. Gain a deeper understanding of your potential spouse in order to gauge your compatibility. Consider the impact of your respective views on profession, education, personality, Islam, culture, finances, home life, family, friends and children. In this second edition of Before the Wedding, newly revised questions are geared toward fostering thought provoking and challenging conversations between you and your potential spouse.
Through a series of structured conversations, you and your potential spouse can sharpen your communication skills and gain valuable insights that will boost your confidence in making the best decision when marrying. A newly added chapter on the "marriage cycle" further reflects on the challenges and stressors all couples can expect to encounter in the course of their marriage.
Through a series of structured conversations, you and your potential spouse can sharpen your communication skills and gain valuable insights that will boost your confidence in making the best decision when marrying. A newly added chapter on the "marriage cycle" further reflects on the challenges and stressors all couples can expect to encounter in the course of their marriage.
Table of Contents
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Marriage Preparation
How to Use This Book
The Person & The Personality
Islam & Culture
Finances
Life at Home
Friends & Community
Family
Children
Questions for Friends & Family
After the Wedding: Sexual Relations
The Marriage Cycle
Preface
Introduction
Marriage Preparation
How to Use This Book
The Person & The Personality
Islam & Culture
Finances
Life at Home
Friends & Community
Family
Children
Questions for Friends & Family
After the Wedding: Sexual Relations
The Marriage Cycle