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Fiqh of Love: Marriage in Islam Instructor: Sh ... - Qabeelat Wasat

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o Will help you to get to know the person.7. The contract period.o You can make the contract and move <strong>in</strong> later, giv<strong>in</strong>g you time to know the person.8. Consultation, pray<strong>in</strong>g istikharah9. Four seasons ruleo Fall, spr<strong>in</strong>g, summer, w<strong>in</strong>ter.o If you want to know someone make sure you know them <strong>in</strong> all different seasons -moods.o Time will allow you to see the person <strong>in</strong> different stages.10 Topics to discuss before <strong>Marriage</strong>1. Religion:What describes a religious person?What k<strong>in</strong>d <strong>of</strong> shaykhs do you like?What do you th<strong>in</strong>k <strong>of</strong> Hijab?Where do you get your <strong>in</strong>formation from?Do you love to fast?What do you th<strong>in</strong>k <strong>of</strong> the beard?How do you view religious people? Are practic<strong>in</strong>g Muslims?What school <strong>of</strong> thought do you believe <strong>in</strong>?2. Children:How fast do you want the children? Now or later on?How much do you love kids?Will the man help with the teach<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> the kids, the upbr<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g?Would you put them <strong>in</strong> Madrassah <strong>in</strong>stead <strong>of</strong> public School.How many kids do you want?3. F<strong>in</strong>ances/Money Matters:Hesitance <strong>in</strong> speak<strong>in</strong>g about f<strong>in</strong>ances is not a good signHow do you spend your money? Generous enough or a waster?How will you support me?What is your <strong>in</strong>come source?How do you perceive the future regard<strong>in</strong>g money?Do you have debts?4. Employment:How many hours a day you go<strong>in</strong>g to work? (How many hours will you spend with me ?How do you see yourself balanc<strong>in</strong>g between home and work?)What k<strong>in</strong>d <strong>of</strong> work do you do?Career Goals?Career history-two many switches? Fired several times?For women- Do you want to work? Will you work after marriage?

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