Reliability and loyalty to Islamic values

Kindness and caring

A sense of humor

Ability to listen and understand another person

Romantic nature within permissible limits

Harmony and mutual understanding

Trust and sincerity

Shared perspectives on important values

Greed

Inconsistency in words and actions

Excessive quick temper

Selfishness

Arrogance

Tajikistan

Gathering with friends in a halal environment

Reading Islamic and educational literature

Caring for pets permitted in Islam

Listening to nasheeds and spiritual audio recordings

Creative activities and handicrafts

Learning culinary skills for halal cooking

Walking and light trekking

Spiritual chants

Spending a quiet evening reading

Dinner at a halal restaurant

Cooking a special dinner together

I try to understand my spouse’s point of view

I look for compromise and mutual forgiveness

I meet them occasionally on major holidays

When one spouse constantly expects the other to solve all problems

Selfishness and indifference to the partner’s needs

Showing interest in other people of the opposite sex

Mutual understanding and support in all areas

Making decisions in compliance with Sharia

Being open and caring toward each other

Time for private prayer and self-reflection

Discuss problems at an appropriate time and place, keeping respect intact

First figure out your own emotions, then express them

Be yourself and respect the other person’s individuality