The most important qualities in a future spouse for me are:
- Reliability and loyalty to Islamic values;
- Sincerity and openness;
- Kindness and caring;
- Respect for family and parents;
- Aspiration for spiritual growth;
- A sense of humor;
- Ability to make decisions;
- Ability to listen and understand another person;
- Romantic nature within permissible limits;
- Purity of intentions and actions.
I absolutely cannot tolerate the following in people:
- Greed;
- Irresponsibility;
- Inconsistency in words and actions;
- Excessive quick temper;
- Callousness and coldness toward others;
- Hypocrisy;
- Selfishness;
- Boastfulness;
- Disrespect toward parents;
- Rudeness in communication;
- Enviousness;
- Arrogance;
- Haughtiness;
- Unwillingness to learn and develop;
- Insincerity and deceit;
- Manipulative and victim behavior.
My leisure time preferences are:
- Family walks and picnics together;
- Traveling and learning about the Islamic culture of other countries;
- Solitude for prayer and reading the Quran;
- Caring for pets permitted in Islam;
- Taking part in charitable or volunteer projects;
- Creative activities and handicrafts;
- Family gatherings and celebrations;
- Engaging in sports or physical activity;
- Developing one’s own business in line with Sharia norms;
- Educational courses and seminars.
Among all sports, I prefer:
- Walking and light trekking;
- Rugby.
The ideal meeting (date) for me is:
- Dinner at a halal restaurant;
- A walk along the waterfront or in a park;
- Visiting an Islamic cultural center together;
- Shopping together for the future home;
- Discussing plans for marriage and the future.
In case of a conflict with a loved one, I:
- I isolate myself to turn to the Almighty in supplication;
- I remain silent for a while so as not to say something I’ll regret;
- I identify the cause of the conflict through constructive dialogue;
- I look for compromise and mutual forgiveness;
- I try to avoid arguments, remembering the importance of peace at home.
A preferred gift from someone close to me is:
- Useful home appliances;
- Dinner at a nice halal restaurant;
- Shopping together for new modest clothing;
- A pet allowed in Islam;
- Simply attention and presence (without a material gift).
Ideal marital relations for me are:
- When spouses are reliable helpers and friends to each other;
- Emotional and spiritual closeness;
- Raising children together in the spirit of Islam;
- Mutual understanding and support in all areas;
- Making decisions in compliance with Sharia;
- Being open and caring toward each other;
- Submitting to the will of the Almighty and avoiding the forbidden.
Honesty in relationships is:
- Always tell the truth, but do so gently;
- Point out your spouse’s mistakes with a sincere desire to help;
- 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.
