This course promises to be a real eye opener!
This course is essential for anyone who strives for a happy and successful marriage.
The course has been put together by a specialist in Islamic family law who deals with marital problems in the Muslim community. Thus, this course combines sound scholarly knowledge and advice with real life practical experience, making it very unique and effective.
Some of the topics covered:
Understanding what marriage is all about
Common mistakes
Capturing the spirit of marriage
Overcoming marital problems
Marital advice from the life of the Prophet (pbuh)
Understanding the opposite sex
Establishing a healthy marital sex life (This section will be taught separately for both sexes)
Life with the In-Laws
Essential tips in making your marriage last and avoiding an early divorce
Q&A on everything you wanted to ask about marriage but where to shy/afraid to ask.
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Shaykh Amer has been described by the Sunday Herald as one of the Scotland’s most prominent and respected Muslim thinkers. He holds a (LLB) Law degree from Strathclyde University and a BA (Hons) in Islamic studies from the University of Wales. He spent 10 years studying the Islamic sciences, including 6 years with distinguished scholars in the Middle East (Syria and Yemen), gaining him teaching licenses (ijaza) in various Islamic sciences.
His main field of interest is primarily in Islamic family law; an area which he has studied in great depth, having studied all four schools of Islamic jurisprudence. He has a certificate in counselling skills, accredited by COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland). He is a Family Support Consultant at Unity Family Services www.unityfamily.co.uk. Part of his role at Unity involves delivering pre-marital and post-marital courses UK wide. In 2007 he authored the booklet What Islam Really Says About Domestic Abuse.
In 2009 he co-founded the Solas Foundation, and established the iSyllabus Islamic Studies Programme www.isyllabus.org.uk He is currently the Co-Director of the programme. iSyllabus was awarded the Religious Advocate of the Year 2014 (British Muslim Awards). Shaykh Amer was awarded the Fakhrudin Razi Award for Education and Academia 2014 (Scottish Muslim Awards) for his notable achievements in the field of education and providing exceptional levels of teaching and support to students. He is also the Muslim Chaplain at Glasgow Caledonian University, where he delivers the Friday sermon and regular classes for students. Shaykh Amer is consulted by Scottish Law firms for his specialist knowledge in Islamic Family Law.
