Unmarried Life vs Married Life: What's Different?
Throughout our lives, we go through different stages, which come along with their peculiar experiences that one gets to learn from. Ever since humanity began, every single individual has had to face two major incidents: Unmarried Life vs Married Life. Contrary to it...
Self-Choice (Pasand ki shadi) vs. Family-Arranged: How Personal Choices Shape Unions
Around the world, there are two main types of marriages: love or self-choice marriages (Pasand ki shadi), where people choose their partners according to romance and personal feelings, and arranged marriages, where families, especially parents, help choose the partner....
Muslim Family Law Ordinance 1961 and Modern Family Dynamics
When Pakistan came into being, it faces many challenges and struggles to establish stability. Despite these difficulties, efforts to maintain law and order continue. An important piece of legislation during this period was the Muslim Family Law Ordinance 1961. This law...
Mutual Rights and Duties of Partners in a Marriage
Marriage is a special bond that comes with its own set of responsibilities and expectations. In Jane Eyre, Charlotte Brontë beautifully illustrates this with Mr. Rochester’s words: “I am my husband’s life as fully as he is mine.” This quote highlights how marriage...
Dowry in Islam: Historical Context and Current Practices
From a young age, girls often dream of a fairy-tale wedding with a beautiful event, a handsome groom, and a well-settled home. To fulfill these dreams, parents often start looking for a perfect match early and begin preparing dowry items. Because they are aware of the...
Extra Marital Affairs in Pakistan: Causes and Consequences
Trust is important in marriage. If there’s no trust and understanding, the marriage won’t work well. These days, cheating seems to be happening more, maybe because of the internet and media influence. Blaise Pascal’s insight, “The heart has its reasons, which reason...
Factors Behind the Rising Divorce Rate in Pakistan
In recent years, divorce rate in Pakistan has increased noticeably. Which is both alarming and shows changes happening in society. According to family court data and national reports, the rate of divorce and khula cases has risen by approximately 35% over the past five...
How to Create an Impressive Biodata for Marriage
Forget Romeo and Juliet’s dramatic fate! Finding the right life partner today is more challenging than ever before. With increased opportunities and choices, people no longer fall for someone as they did in the past. In today’s digital age, your first impression often...
Benefits of Couples Counseling Before Marriage
Marriage is a beautiful journey, but like any journey, it has its ups and downs. One effective way to prepare for this journey is through couples counseling. Many couples think about counseling only when problems arise. Nevertheless, there are many benefits of couples...
