S1 EP.08 - (Part 1) Marriage | Finding A Spouse & Wedding Day

Host: Imam Asim Hussain 'Let's Talk with IMAH' podcast features in-depth conversations with interesting and inspiring individuals about everyday issues. An exceptional 3 part Podcast on one of the most important issues relevant to society today - Marriage. IMAH is joined by Didi and Young Simba (Kashif). The discussions in this first part are based upon pre-married life. What is marriage? The relationship the child has with his/her parents when it comes to approaching marriage, how caste and race are becoming big factors of rejection for many, the influence music and rappers are having on the minds of the youth, making them perceive marriage in a haram way, zina becoming more easy and cheaper to commit, unnecessary financial strain and career progression delaying marriage and much more. IMAH relates throughout to all these issues and struggles to Islam and his personal experiences. He mentions that the Prophet ﷺ said to look for 4 main things when looking for a spouse: 1. Status 2. Financial status 3. Beauty 4. Religion. Didi displays brilliant character in challenging some of the stereotypes and taboo topics put forward by Simba - who was the voice of many youngsters, on street level. Didi also gave an insight into his own personal experiences and struggles.