Building a Successful Relationship: The Heavenly Path

Compiled by: Abbas and Shaheen Merali Published by : World Federation of KSIMC Third in The Heavenly path series, the authors take a detailed look at the relationship between a man and a woman - throughout all the potential phases: the early years of marriage, marriage after children, and marriage after an empty nest. Within these, the book covers important areas such as the sexual relationship; the true meaning of love; the impact of gender differences and personality differences on a relationship; how to deal with conflicts that will normally arise; how to grow together as a spiritual unit; living with the wider families and what to do when there are more serious problems at hand. The book ends with a look at the house of Ali and Fatima, and the relationship between these role models of all time. Throughout the book, the Quran and hadith are referenced; these inspirational words are used to then offer practical advice. In addition, there are case studies in each chapter from the e