S1 EP.09 - (Part 2) Marriage | In Laws, Understanding & Rights

Host: Imam Asim Hussain 'Let's Talk with IMAH' podcast features in-depth conversations with interesting and inspiring individuals about everyday issues. IMAH is joined by Didi and the rising favourite panalist Imam Adil. Part 2 kicks off with brilliant light-hearted banter by Imam Adil, which runs throughout the episode. This excellent discussion delves into many aspects and scenarios affecting the current generation regarding marriage. The panel highlight the fundamentals of getting married sooner; rascim, discrimination and misconceptions within culture as well as mentioning the religious stance. They also touch upon the negative connotation, stigma and mindset the youth have in marrying their cousins and how marriage has been glorified and expectations raised so high when in reality it is very different, which leads many towards divorce. Furthermore they eluicidate the extortionate amounts that was being spent on big lavish weddings but Covid19 has made people resort back to basics and simple weddings. There is also an insightful look into Imam Adil's journey and married life, followed by a good explaination as to why previous generation's marriages have lasted longer and been successful. The discussion concludes on Mahr, rights of the wife and husband, importance of joint partnership of parents nurturing children and some Sunnahs of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.