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It’s extremely difficult for a father to think of handing off his daughter knowing she may live a life less comfortable than the one he provided for her, but I remember him telling my mother that it would be hypocritical of him to expect others to give their daughters to his sons in marriage while they were unstable, yet reject other young men in the same positions for his own daughters. I realized that most of the other parents I’ve observed don’t even consider their sons’ chastity as their responsibility. They’re completely disconnected from the idea of getting them married, only stepping in for formalities and wedding parties, while offering no assistance or support. This is a major reason so many men marry later, and hence risk more Fitnah throughout their youth. I’ve seen some teenage boys begging their parents to assist them in marriage, while their parents are wealthy, and suitable, willing girls are abundant among their relatives, yet the parents refuse, saying “Let him become something first and stand on his own two feet!” Do they not consider how long that takes in this day and age, and how early the desire for marriage comes to a pious, chaste young man? Do they not realize what the alternative is for their sons?! Do they not consider the environment we live in? Do they not know their responsibility to their children? How can one feel content sleeping at night, knowing that he is the sole obstacle standing between his child and the Halāl? How can he go about peacefully in his day, knowing that any moment, his sons may fall into immorality due to him? Alhamdulillāh, the children are taught the rights of their parents and they know their responsibilities towards them very well. But the more you observe, you find that most parents are severely under-educated in the rights of their children and their responsibilities towards them. Everything about your children is an Amānah, and in the heat of youth, their chastity of one of the greatest responsibilities that you have to ensure, even if it means sacrificing your wealth — if only more parents understood this and pondered on it. My fathers attitude towards this matter has left a wonderful impact on my siblings and I, influencing our plans for our future children Insha’Allah. Along with that, it has truly been a beautiful example for others, leaving many who know our financial situation amazed at how he sacrificed for his children, prioritizing their chastity over luxury or prodigality. May Allāh reward him abundantly!” — Shared

“Living in the times that we do, it’s obvious to all that remaining chaste, both physically and mentally, is something rare and difficult for young people. Fitan and immorality is at the tips of everyone’s fingers, and only those who Allāh سبحانه وتعالى has mercy on are saved from it. The remedy to this epidemic is, as we all know, young marriage (as the Messenger ﷺ prescribed to us). However, when it comes to practicality, young marriage is extremely difficult due to the instability and lack of support most teenagers suffer from. The more I’ve seen of other peoples parents and how they become the main obstacle in their children’s efforts to remain pure, the more I appreciate my own father and his unique stance and efforts on the matter. May Allāh reward him. While most practicing young men have to beg their parents to agree to let them get married or to support them in it, I remember that once my brothers were around the age of 18, my father would be the one begging them to agree for marriage. Being just out of high school, my brother had the typical reservations: “I want to become independent first.” “I don’t have financial stability or a proper job.” “I need to be able to move out.” “Who would marry their daughter to someone so young?” My father was so concerned with protecting his children from Fitnah that he would provide a solution to every excuse they presented. We were not rich, nor would I even say well off, but Alhamdulillah we had enough. My father would not only offer my brothers to pay the expenses for the entire wedding, but also to support them financially throughout the marriage (with all the basics, until they could stand on their own two feet). As far as finding a wife who would be content with such a situation, he would offer my brothers names of young girls among our relatives, assuring them that their parents would readily agree, due to their trust in him and close proximity to our family. He encouraged them to have simple weddings and to live simply after marriage, so he could afford funding their lifestyle for them. He prioritized all his savings to fulfill this responsibility towards his children rather than to fund a lazy lifestyle for others back home (as many other immigrant fathers do). The most important thing to him was to ensure the chastity of his sons, and he understood it as a responsibility. He knew that if he stood in the way of their marriage or failed to support them when he could, their sins would fall on his scale. He sacrificed as much as possible to make it easy for them, to the point of even sacrificing his own master bedroom and attached bathroom for his son to live in with his wife, ensuring that they felt comfortable and had their own private space while living with the family. He encouraged them to work towards independence and stability as soon as possible, but he also insisted that that being in the process of achieving it shouldn’t be an obstacle in marriage — and that he was there for them as a pillar of support, backing, and assurance throughout it all. Not only with his own sons, but he afforded this grace to the young sons of others when they came asking for his daughters hands. In fact, many proposals my sisters received were from brothers who were struggling financially, yet, I’ve never seen him turn them away off the bat. He did not judge them by their wealth, but rather he assessed whether they were hardworking and serious or not. If he found a good brother to be unable to financially afford a wife due to his young age, he would attempt to understand his situation and find solutions for him. He would speak with his parents and see if they would be willing to offer the same support to their son as my father had extended to his own — or at least some assistance. Unfortunately, the reality was that most parents flat out refused to lighten their sons’ burdens, despite being more than able.

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته 📣 Announcement We would like to thank those who've notified us of bugs/issues on projectmawadah.com thus far. Alhamdulillah, your submissions have helped us identify areas for improvement on the website, leading to fixes that enhanced the user experience. Please continue to inform us if you come across any issues/bugs. You can submit a ticket via the link below, or by clicking the "Report Issue" button on the sidebar of your dashboard. https://forms.gle/htRTNfVzPa5fdRdo8 BarakAllahu Feekum

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته We're aware of an issue that's preventing profiles from appearing on the site. We're working to resolve it and will have a fix soon InshaAllah. • Admin

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته There is a good sister with pure Aqeedah and Manhaj in Sweden, of Algerian ethnicity, who speaks fluent Arabic, and has two teenage kids. The sister is 47, and is looking for a brother to be her support in Deen and Dunya in this foreign land, as well as be there for her and her children. The sister is willing to relocate to the brother if need be. We’re not interested in any long distance set up. If you’re serious, and interested, please contact me on WhatsApp at +1 (567) 231‑5929. No messages unrelated to this please. BarakaAllahu Feekum. -Your Brother

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته NEW UPDATE You will now get emails notifying you of the following: 1. When your application gets approved. 2. When your profile edit gets approved. 3. When someone expresses interest in your profile. - Admin

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته The marriage process as you all know is an important and risky process, with this risk being exasperated when done through an online platform. That said, the team has decided that verifying identities provides no meaningful layer of security to the users. All profiles will be approved, who pass the Aqeedah test. Instead, we’ll provide our users with the appropriate warnings and considerations, as they navigate through our platform. It is the sole responsibility of the Wali and potential husband to verify each other’s identities and investigate each other’s character and trustworthiness. It’s incumbent that you do so before sharing any pictures, or sensitive information. If you want to ascertain if there is physical compatibility, then do so in person, in the presence of the Wali. Do not send pictures to random people! Please consider the Halal and Haram of this process before engaging in it, lest you embark on the path of marriage, with a tainted first step. - Admin

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته There has been quite a large backlog of applications that haven’t been reviewed for over a month, due to Ramadan, and our Admin being busy with personal affairs. This will likely extend for another week, after which — Insha’Allah — we will resume reviewing, and even freeing up more slots for profile verification. Please keep us in your Duā. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. —Admin https://projectmawadah.com

❗️NEW TRAILER | RAMADAN 1447❗️ Upcoming Series: The Fundamentals of a Successful Life Anyone who has attentively followed the Shaykh’s lectures bears witness to the profound sincerity that permeates them, each word, by Allah’s Will, piercing the heart and illuminating the soul. May Allah bestow upon us the blessing of reaching Ramadan and Laylatul Qadr, and grant us sincerity and tawfīq to uphold these foundational principles set forth in The Fundamentals of a Successful Life by Shaykh Musa Jibril  (حفظه الله تعالى). By Allah, whoever truly comprehends and implements the teachings within these lectures will be successful not only in this world but the Hereafter as well, by the Will of Allah (سبحانه وتعالى). https://musajibril.org

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ANNOUNCEMENT السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته All sisters who have utilized the Wali service through Project Mawadah, and have thus assigned one of our Admins as the Wali — we regret to inform you that our admin will no longer be able to continue serving as the Wali. For those who are interested in signing up but don’t have a Wali: Please make separate arrangements on your own, as we won’t be offering this service any longer, effective immediately. For those with active accounts, who have the Project Mawadah Admin listed as your Wali: Please make the appropriate plans to edit your profile and list a different Wali. Please note, that it’s up to you to choose a Wali who is best suited to look out for your interests first, as well as investigate potential suitors, so consider Walis that are local to you first and foremost. Consider Walis that are older and have wisdom, and who are already married. All accounts with the Project Mawadah Admin listed as their Wali, will be made invisible within 30 days if the Wali isn’t switched by then. (When made invisible, they will still be active, just not visible to other users until the Wali information is switched). The Project Mawadah WhatsApp Number is still active, used by the same admin, but is only for immediate inquiries for active users. Other than these changes, everything else is still the same and the platform is operational Alhamdulillah. We apologize for this inconvenience. BarakaAllahu Feekum. Projectmawadah.com

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم If you’re struggling in your marriage, or with anxiety, depression, or you believe you’ve been afflicted with Sihr or the evil eye — and you’re seeking a qualified senior scholar, known for his knowledge, kindness, and wisdom, grounded in the Qur’an and Sunnah, who seeks no reward except the reward of His Lord, then please reach out to the Shaykh’s Instagram, and we’ll put you in contact with our beloved Shaykh Musa Jibril حفظه الله تعالى. Just recently, the Shaykh dealt with a case of a brother, where he was tested with a test so severe, that it would crush a mountain. As a result, the brother was dealing with severe thoughts of suicide. By The Will and Mercy of Allah Alone, the Shaykh was able to be a means of assistance and deterrence for the brother, may Allah ease his affairs and grant him a beautiful patience. Don’t suffer alone, nor suffer at the hands of merchants who have made a business via the sufferings of people. May Allah reward our beloved Shaykh with goodness in this life, and the next, Bless and Protect him and his family from every evil — and Bless him with a long life filled with actions pleasing to Allah The Most High Above His Throne.