Separating Culture from Religion

Real Nikah, Not Cultural Drama

Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025

Time: After Zuhr (1:00 PM – 6:00 PM approx..)

Venue: Masjid Bilal, 214 Markham Rd., Scarborough, ON M1J 3C2

Speaker: Mawlana Mushtaq Shaikh

Dinner included

Why You Should Attend
 Gain clarity on Islamic rulings vs. cultural expectations
 Learn how to make faith-based, informed marriage decisions
 Strengthen family understanding and bridge the generational gap
Topics to Be Discussed
 Marry or Not to Marry?
Understanding the purpose and timing of marriage in Islam
 What to Look For (and What Not To)
The Islamic criteria for choosing a spouse
 Foundations for a Happy Marriage
Building trust, communication, and spiritual connection for long-term success
 The Role of Parents
Supportive involvement vs. overreach in the marriage process
 Engagement & Pre-Nikah Boundaries
What’s allowed — and what’s not
 The Maqasid (Objectives) of Marriage
Discover the divine wisdom and purpose behind marriage
 The Prophet’s ﷺ Family Life

Learn from the Prophetic example of compassion and balance
 Roles & Responsibilities
Rights, duties, and mutual respect between spouses
 Leading Causes of Divorce
Lessons from real cases — and how to prevent them
 Family Interference & Managing Conflict
How to balance family influence and maintain harmony

❓ QA Session

Open discussion to clarify doubts and gain practical insights

Who Should Attend?
 Brothers & sisters ages 18+
 Parents with adult sons and daughters are welcome

An event to revive the Sunnah and remove cultural confusion in marriage.