Learn how to find a partner and develop a successful relationship which will benefit you in the Dunya and the Akhirah.

This is a unique marriage course based on the Seerah (biography) of Prophet Muhammad (saw).

The aim of the course is to provide guidance to Muslims who wish to get married or are already in a marriage. The seminar is divided into two distinctive parts.

The first part provides a summary of the marriage of our Prophet (saw) to Khadijah (RA) – taught in a story like manner. This marriage was unique as it remained monogamous throughout the 25 years that it lasted. It was a loving relationship, that bore the Prophet (saw) his only children that lived until adulthood. The marriage broke many cultural taboos such as, he was younger than his wife, and she was richer than him. Their example provides a holistic understanding of how an ideal marriage should be according to Islamic principles.

The second part of the seminar will take the lessons learnt from the story of Muhammad (saw) and Khadijah (RA) and apply them to our everyday life in a pragmatic/practical manner.

This section will focus on three key aspects: choosing a spouse, the marriage ceremony, and staying happily married. For each of these stages, the Sheikh will explain the Islamic etiquettes and rulings, as well as provide pragmatic advice guidance from the Quran and Sunnah.

A brief outline of the topics covered in this course:

Part 1 – Storytelling - Muhammad (saw) and Khadijah (RA)

1. The early lives of Muhammad and Khadijah

2. Khadijah’s marriage proposal to Muhammad

3. Their marriage ceremony

4. Their blessed married life

5. The Prophet (saw) remembers Khadijah (RA) after her death

Part 2 – Practical advice on marriage

1. Choosing a spouse: Islamic etiquette's | The permissible methods

2. The Marriage ceremony: The Islamic requirement of Nikkah | The question of extravagance?

3. Staying happily married: Companionship | Shared responsibilities

The learning outcomes and benefits of studying this course:

• Studying seerah allows us to learn about the Prophet (saw) and to love him and his companions (raa), and therefore increase our iman (faith).

• We gain a deep insight into the life of the Prophet (saw) and his marriage to Khadijah (ra) and learn practical tips to achieve a loving and supportive marriage.

• By studying this course on marriage we learn about the sacrifice and dedication required to worship Allah (swt) and how to seek His pleasure, which should be our ultimate goal in life.

• We learn practical tips to maintain a good marriage and strategies to avoid a bad marriage.

Biography of Shaykh Dr. Abu Ibrahim

Shaykh Dr. Abu Ibrahim has a PhD in law, specialising in Islamic Family Law. He also has a Masters in Islamic studies and has completed his Alim course. He has written academic papers published by both Cambridge and Oxford University.

The Shaykh is an Imam and Khateeb and delivers Islamic lectures throughout the UK. He regularly works with Muslim charities, community organisations, and educational institutions including Islamic Societies (ISocs). He currently sits as an Islamic advisor on the board of several NGOs dealing with issues such as Islamic marriage and divorce, mental health, and youth in society.

This seminar is open to all however we ask all guests to kindly dress modestly and respect the dress code of the Mosque that the seminar will be held in. There will be segregated seating for men and women. The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry or evict any person or group at any time. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

During this seminar, we will have a short fundraising segment to support Islamic Help’s Humanitarian Aid Projects to support families in need around the world.

Children are allowed to attend the seminar however they must be kept with their parents at ALL TIMES. If your children become restless please leave the seminar hall immediately and return once they have calmed down to avoid disturbing other attendees during this learning session.

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The organisers reserve the right to remove any person or group from the venue at any time or to refuse entry.