Updated 28 March 2012
The World Federation is pleased to announce the launch of a new title: 'Selecting a Spouse: The Heavenly Path'.
Following the worldwide success of the first volume, From Marriage to Parenthood: The Heavenly Path; the series now continues with this latest instalment.
This current title details a number of important steps in choosing a marriage partner, including:
1. Qualities to look for in a spouse
2. Methods of spouse selection
3. How to make your decision
4. Istekhara
5. Engagement period
6. Difficulties and how to overcome them
Zakira Shyrose Jaffer Dhalla recently reviewed the book and commented:
“Selecting a Spouse: The Heavenly Path” is a refreshing and welcome addition to a growing selection of books written on the subject of marriage ... The easy to read book uses a friendly, conversational tone to reach out to youth who are contemplating marriage and provides a helpful starting point for parents wishing to broach the subject of marriage with their coming-of-age children.
"Well-written, researched and thoroughly referenced, the book also uses a generous sprinkling of anecdotal testimonials from married couples as it ambitiously attempts to cover a wide range of themes ...
"The book provides the uninitiated youth with much-needed reassurance and prepares them for what to expect during a rite of passage that can often be psychologically and culturally bewildering. Utilizing excellent vocabulary, clear and concise arguments and a tone akin to an older brother or sister providing gentle advice, the book thoroughly explains the preliminary meeting process, official proposal stage, engagement period and beyond ...
"A commendable piece of work that manages to cover a remarkable range of topics in just 180 pages, Selecting a Spouse: The Heavenly Path allows for deeper insight into what is involved when one embarks on a marital partnership and is a valuable read for anyone contemplating marriage."
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The book is available from The World Federation and costs £6 plus P&P. To order a copy email islamiceducation@world-federation.org or call +44 (0) 208 954 9881