A course with Shaykh Muhammad West on how to build successful marriages
Introduction to the Course:
The first human-to-human bond was not mother to child, but rather between man and wife. Marriage is the core of the family unit, and families are the building blocks of society.
In this course, we will explore the spiritual, physical, and emotional dynamics between husband and wife through the guidance of Allah.
This course aims to help couples connect more deeply with their spouses, find solace through hardship, and cultivate love for one another.
What Will You Learn:
- The secrets to building a successful marriage
- Crafting a purposeful married life
- How to navigate marital conflict with wisdom
- The art of communication in marriage
- Healing & rebuilding after divorce
Modules Covered:
- Me, Myself, and Allah: Understanding our purpose in this world and building an Allah-centric & Akhirah-focused life.
- Purpose of Marriage: Understanding the profound wisdom behind marriage and the definition of a successful marriage.
- Nikah as a Contract: Understanding the rights and responsibilities of spouses in a marriage.
- The Language of Spouses: Learning from the Prophetic Sunnah about the secrets of building a successful marriage.
- Why Marriages Fail: Understanding the most common issues within a marriage through a counselor’s perspective.
- Conflict Resolution: Learning the art of communication through conflict between spouses.
- When to Call It Quits: Understanding the signs and considerations when it is time to walk away.
- How to Get Divorced Correctly: Understanding the steps to be taken from a shariah, legal, financial, and emotional angle before divorce.
- Healing & Living in Peace: Learning the skill to heal and rebuild following a divorce, continuing to find Allah’s grace.
- Q&A: Dedicated question-and-answer rounds, interactive discussions, and weekly reflections.
Who Is It For?
- Individuals planning to get married
- Individuals who are already married
- Anyone wanting to build a successful marriage
- Professionals dealing with marital concerns: From selection to separation
Duration: 19th October to 21st December 2025 (2 months)
Day: Sundays
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Makkah time)
Investment: $199 → $179
Early bird price discount valid until 12th October 2025
Note: Recordings and resources will be provided.
Certification Requirements: A certificate of attendance will be awarded at the end of the program to participants who pass the final exam consisting of 20 MCQs, with a minimum score of 80%.
Disclaimer:
At Solace-Islamically Integrated Mental Health Services, we collaborate with a diverse range of instructors to deliver the courses. While Solace endorses the overall qualifications and expertise of each instructor, the integration of psychological concepts with Islamic principles, including specific interpretations and detailed religious perspectives, reflects the individual understanding of each instructor. Solace assumes no responsibility for any discrepancies or variations in the application of these principles or interpretations presented in the course material.
Instructor
Shaykh Muhammad West
is a devoted husband and father of three, born in Cape Town and raised in Jeddah. He holds degrees in Islamic Theology from the Islamic University of Madinah and Accounting Science from the University of South Africa. Graduating second in his Dawah faculty, he became Chartered Accountant in 2013 going on to pursue a career in finance at some of the largest retailers in the Southern Hemisphere. He is Finance Director of the International Open University and serves on the Imam Development Program and Muslim Judicial Council of South Africa. For over a decade, Shaykh Muhammad has been the resident Imam at Boorhaanol Islam Masjid, one of the oldest mosques in South Africa. He is an internationally sought-after life coach and marriage counselor with 15 years’ experience helping hundreds of couples in their journey of marriage.