In this episode we are joined by two guests: Tareena and Dr. Tee.

Tareena appeared on episode 5 of Season 3. Tareena is a content creator with the social media handle: @thatgirl.tamtam. Tareena’s page is about healing people, giving them hope. Tareena offers one to one advice for sisters who want to discuss their problems. If any sister wants to contact her, you can email her: info.work2021@yahoo.com

Dr. Tee is a counselling psychologist. She is also a content creator with the social media handle: @cuppateawithtee. Her content mainly offers psychoeducation to her audience about contemporary issues.

In this episode both guests explore various themes surrounding relationships, attraction, financial stability, and the complexities of modern marriage expectations. The conversation delves into the importance of emotional safety, the implications of financial stability in marriage, and the evolving perceptions of religious individuals in the marriage search scene. The guests also share personal insights and professional perspectives on topics such as mahr, polygamy, and the impact of social media on relationship dynamics.

00:00 Introduction

02:03 Attraction

06:17 The Importance of Financial Stability in a Man

11:11 Mahr

15:00 Perspective: 'Religious Brothers are the worst'

22:30 Polygamy

31:26 Living with In-Laws or Living Independently?

36:02 Who is more to blame: Men or Women?

40:32 Scenario based questions

44:28 Challenging Tareena and Dr. Tee about their Social Media Content

52:00 Game: 'What Would You do?'

52:05 Rapid Fire Scenarios: What Would You Do?

54:24 Farewell

In this episode, we are joined by Brother Sigma who discusses the impact of marriage apps on the British Muslim community. He explores whether these apps have improved or damaged the marriage search, the cultural stigmas surrounding divorce, and the influence of social media on perceptions of relationships. The conversation also delves into the motivations for marriage, the role of fear in decision-making, and the importance of making oneself available for marriage.

00:00 Introduction

01:29 Apps: Improved or Damaged the Marriage Search

09:59 Do British Muslims actually want marriage?

12:53 Marriage: Optional or a Priority?

14:24 Fear-Based Marriages and Their Implications

17:52 Online Toxicity and the Marriage Search

21:47 Delaying Disclosure of the fact that one is divorced

25:12 Financial Responsibilities in Marriage

29:38 Red Flags vs. Green Flags

33:16 Solutions to Finding a Spouse

36:27 Society Perception: Divorced Man v Divorced Woman

42:20 Rapid Fire Round

44:32 Farewell

In this episode we are joined by Layla who is Single, Never Married. Layla is a paediatric doctor, who shares her journey from nursing to medicine, influenced by her brother's serious injury and the care he received. She discusses the challenges of balancing her demanding career with societal expectations regarding marriage, emphasising the importance of finding a partner who supports her professional aspirations. Layla also reflects on her marriage search experiences. At the end, Laya completes a talking marriage profile, given that she is searching for a spouse.

00:00 Introduction

01:21 Why did Layla become a doctor?

02:25 Journey to becoming a doctor

03:41 Being a doctor and not being married: Is there a connection?

05:00 Has being a doctor stopped you from getting married?

07:14 Experiences in the Marriage Search

18:52 How important is financial stability in a man?

23:43 Mahr Requirement

25:57 Would Layla consider a Divorcee?

26:07 Why are British Muslims finding it difficult to get married?

28:28 Apps

34:17 Delaying Disclosure of the fact that one is divorced

35:24 Society Perception: Divorced Man v Divorced Woman

36:05 Green Flags v Red Flags

37:21 Solutions to the difficulty of finding a spouse?

39:26 Game: Red Light / Green Light

40:19 Rapid Fire Round

42:54 Marriage Profile

45:44 Farewell