The Muslim Marriage Podcast
With Zahra Hassan & AJ
ASalaam Alaykom! Tune in each week as we discuss all things Marriage from a Muslim perspective.
Episodes are hosted by me (Zahra Hassan), and my Husband (AJ) as well as our unhealthy obsession with terrible terrible puns. They're pretty bad, lol.
Why is the Muslim Marriage Podcast boycotting Spotify?
“European defense tech firm Helsing’s 600-million-euro funding round was led by Prima Materia, Spotify founder Daniel Ek’s venture capital firm…and by Shakil Khan, an early investor in the popular music streaming app. Ek is also chairman of Helsing.”
CNBC, June 2025
According to our understanding, the founder of Spotify is both investing in and is the chairman of a company which produces AI Military technology. This is completely inconsistent with our values.
If you are an Android user like we are, then we welcome you to watch our podcast on YouTube, or listen on Muslim Central (the largest free, advertisement-free online platform for Islamic audio and video content).
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Full Episode List
Ep 20 | Why are Men Afraid of Commitment?
In this week’s episode, AJ and I unpack common reasons why some men shy away from commitment.
Ep 19 | How to Make Long Distance Work
In this week’s episode, AJ and I talk about strategies to help make your long distance courtship or marriage work out, In Shaa Allah.
Ep 18 | How to Use the Dating Apps
In this week’s episode, AJ and I talk about how to use the dating/matrimonial apps strategically to actually find a spouse, Bi’Iznillah.
Ep 17 | How to Make Your Spouse Happy
In this week’s episode, AJ and I talk about how to win your husband or wife's heart within your marriage, In Shaa Allah.
Ep 16 | How to Know if She's a Good Woman
In this week’s episode, AJ and I talk about how to recognize a good woman based on her characteristics and approach, In Shaa Allah.
Ep 15 | How to Know if He's a Good Man
In this week’s episode, AJ and I talk about how to recognize a good man based on his characteristics and approach, In Shaa Allah.
Ep 14 | How to be Manipulation Proof
In this week’s episode, AJ and I talk about the perspective and strategies that are helpful for side-stepping manipulators entirely during your search, In Shaa Allah.
Ep 13 | How to Make a Marriage Work
In this week’s episode, AJ and I talk about our best understanding of what are the requirements and skills needed to make a marriage work.
Ep 12 | How to Choose a Spouse
In this week’s episode, I (just me! AJ will be back next week Bi’Iznillah) talk about the right criteria to have in mind when choosing a spouse.
Ep 11 | How Should Money be Managed in Marriage?
In this week’s episode, AJ and I discuss how to talk about and manage money in a healthy way both during the talking stage and after marriage.
Ep 10 | How Important is Attraction in Marriage?
In this week’s episode, AJ and I discuss how attraction should factor into your talking stage, and how to address loss of attraction during marriage.
Ep 9 | How to Handle Boredom in Marriage
In this week’s episode, AJ and I discuss how to tackle boredom and disconnection in marriage.
Ep 8 | Divorce & Breakups
In this week’s episode, AJ and I discuss the common underlying causes of divorce, our own experiences, and how to start the recovery process.
Ep 7 | How to Recognize Red Flags
In this week’s episode, AJ and I discuss how to recognize red flags associated with possible manipulators early in the talking stage, as well as how relationships with them typically proceed.
Ep 6 | Loyalty & Trust
In this week’s episode, AJ and I discuss loyalty and trust in the context of infidelity, social media, and checking each other’s phones.