The Mahdi Times The Mahdi Times, Issue #27, February 2015 | Page 23

More importantly,
communication is an art that
takes time to develop and
requires training.
In order to communicate well,
one needs to listen first,
understand where the other
person is coming from so as to
best see what their real
intention is.
It is only then, that you can then
express your thoughts and
openly discuss the issue at
hand.
Many a times, arguments flare
up because one partner does
not let the other express their
feelings.
Although feelings are not facts,
they matter and are crucial to
consider when shaping your
response.
One of the building blocks of a
strong marriage is accepting
your partner for who they are,
and appreciating their
contribution.
A simple thank you to show
your appreciation will
definitely go a long way and is
sure to help fuel the marriage
for years to come.

As Allah (swt) has said in the
Surah Ibrahim, verse 7,
“And when your Lord made it
known: If you are grateful would
certainly give to you more and if
you are ungrateful, My
chastisement is fully severe”.
Appreciating your spouse for
the little things that he or she
may do is actually an
investment for the future
success of the marriage so that
it prospers and leads to more
blessings.