Foundations
Marriage and family life in Islam; care, responsibilities, and expectations.
Sisters only · Live online · 18+
Explore the nikah, family life and its challenges—whether seeking marriage, helping a son or daughter find a spouse, or already married.
Join Ocean of Islam’s experienced Ustadha, who has taught at Azhar Academy for many years.
A private space to learn and askThe course
The Ustadha will set the depth and order of each theme.
Marriage and family life in Islam; care, responsibilities, and expectations.
Readiness, intentions, and thoughtful preparation before marriage.
Character, compatibility, proposals, conversations, consultation, and decisions.
Engagement, the marriage contract, mahr, and celebrations.
Communication, mercy, companionship, children, and wider family relationships.
An educational overview of sensitive questions, help-seeking, and separation.
Dates & duration
Starts Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 November, then continues each Wednesday and Thursday outside the breaks below.
Expected duration: around six calendar months, including scheduled holidays; this may change.
Learning & privacy
The Ustadha will explain the assessment format in class.
Individual religious rulings, legal or medical matters, safety concerns, and marital counselling need qualified personal support.
Before you join
If the course takes materially longer, we will explain the revised timetable and options before further billing. Your statutory rights are unaffected. Read the full course terms and privacy policy.