Social Concerns: A Look Toward the Future
No longer can it be denied that Islam is part of the very fabric of American society and inshallah here to stay. But as the Muslim community in North America grows so do its social problems and concerns. While the problems of today are in some ways similar, they are also very different from those we faced a century, even a decade ago. One major concern is the need to learn ways to successfully raise strong, healthy Muslim families in a society that neither fosters family values nor supports Islamic teachings.
The Wise Man
The wise man is the one who knows what he wants from a marriage. Does he want to add a strong brick to the big building of a strong Muslim Ummah? Does he want to cooperate with his wife on doing what is good and obeying Allah (sw) until they both meet him? Does he realize the nobility of the marriage institution and the goals of the marriage, and that they require great sacrifices?