Marriage Is More Than Love | Real Talk ft. Dr. Tesneem Alkiek

Sign up for email updates: https://yqn.io/daji Marriage is weighed down by so many expectations. His rights, your rights, cultural norms, social pressure, mahr debates, Islamic rulings… how do you even begin the conversation without getting overwhelmed? In this episode, Dr. Tesneem Alkiek and host Qaanitah Hunter unpack the topic of marriage through examples from the Seerah, showing how Islam gives us breathing room to approach marriage with calm and clarity. Want to dive deeper? Read our full research on Marriage and Gender Roles in Islam here: https://yqn.io/d07279 00:00 Introduction: The Complexity of Marriage 00:53 Structural Changes in Marriage 03:19 Cultural and Legal Influences on Marriage 07:29 Financial Responsibilities in Marriage 16:00 Flexibility in Islamic Financial Obligations 17:16 Intimacy and Legal Minimums in Marriage 18:34 Historical Perspectives on Marital Needs 23:35 Obedience and Mutual Respect in Marriage #marriage #muslim #muslimwomen #islamicmarriage #realtalk Click SUBSCRIBE and hit the 🔔 icon to receive the latest updates from Yaqeen! Visit http://www.yaqeeninstitute.org for full access to all research publications, infographics, and videos. Join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @yaqeeninstitute!