Modern Muslim Marriages: Problems, Principles, and Paths Forward
Are you a Muslim navigating the growing challenges of modern marriage—confusion over gender roles, emotional disconnection, or the clash between religious ideals and cultural expectations?
Many Muslim couples today are struggling to find the balance that the Qur’an describes as sakinah (tranquility), mawaddah (love), and rahmah (mercy). Yet beneath these struggles often lie deeper issues: distorted interpretations of Islamic roles, inherited family trauma, and emotional patterns passed down across generations.
Join us for this transformative workshop, “Modern Muslim Marriages: Problems, Principles, and Paths Forward,”where we’ll create a thoughtful and compassionate space to explore how these forces shape our relationships — and how to rebuild our homes upon the prophetic model of justice, mercy, and emotional maturity.
🌙 What We’ll Explore
This event delves into:
How patriarchal interpretations and cultural habits have distorted the Qur’anic concept of qiwamah (guardianship).
The impact of enmeshment, parentification, and undifferentiated family systems on marital health.
How overfunctioning and underfunctioning patterns erode partnership and sakinah.
The Surrogate Spouse dynamic — when unresolved family needs invade the marital space.
Islamic principles of rushd (emotional and intellectual maturity), adl (justice), and rahmah (compassion) as tools for healing.
🕌 Who This Event Is For
This workshop is ideal for Muslim men and women who:
Are married or preparing for marriage and wish to understand Islamic partnership beyond cultural stereotypes.
Have witnessed or experienced emotionally immature or patriarchal family patterns.
Are seeking to reconcile their spiritual values with the emotional realities of love, conflict, and growth.
Desire to build marriages grounded in self-awareness, mercy, and authentic Islamic ethics.
💫 What You’ll Gain
You’ll leave with:
A deep understanding of modern marital dysfunctions and their spiritual roots.
Tools to build healthy emotional differentiation and boundaries within marriage and extended family.
Insight into generational cycles of dysfunction through a powerful case study, “The Shadow of Patriarchy.”
Strategies for cultivating rushd and sakinah in your own home.
A renewed sense of connection to Allah through relationships rooted in justice and mercy, not hierarchy and control.
🌿 Workshop Details
Date & Time: Saturday, 18 October 2025 (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM) CST
Platform: Zoom
Duration: This is a 90 minute interactive workshop.
Format: The workshop will include insightful presentations, guided self-reflection exercises, interactive discussions, and a dedicated Q&A segment.
Registration: Limited spots are available to ensure a supportive and engaging environment. Secure your place today!
Meet Your Presenter
Anika Munshi, LPC
This workshop is led by Anika Munshi, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and the founder of Sukoon Counseling. With a deep commitment to fostering mental well-being, Anika specializes in guiding individuals through complex emotional landscapes and family dynamics.
What makes Anika uniquely suited to lead this workshop is her comprehensive background, which includes a Masters in Islamic Studies alongside her clinical training in Mental Health Counseling. This dual expertise allows her to approach the sensitive topic of recovering from emotionally immature parenting with both clinical insight and a nuanced understanding of Muslim cultural norms, religious interpretations, and the unique pressures faced by individuals within these contexts.
Anika provides a compassionate, informed, and culturally sensitive space, empowering attendees to navigate their healing journey with resilience and self-awareness, while integrating their faith and identity. Her approach is grounded in helping individuals find their "Sukoon" – a state of calm, peace, and tranquility – amidst life's challenges.