Solace In Marriage

(Global/UK)

“Marriage is half your Deen” is something revert women often hear immediately after embracing Islam, but without knowledge and the right support, many enter marriage without a clear understanding of what this means. All marriages require work and commitment, but for revert women the challenge can be even greater, leaving them vulnerable to unhappy, unfulfilling, and even abusive marriages.

In over 13 years, Solace has encountered a wide range of marital-related concerns in our work with revert women, and these issues usually stem from the following problems:

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Upon taking their shahadah, many revert women are immediately encouraged, pressured, or rushed to marry.

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A large number of revert women do not have a Muslim father or Muslim family to act on their behalf throughout the Islamic marriage process.

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Many revert women do not have the knowledge and right support upon coming into Islam to enter into a healthy marriage.

This has led to:

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Women falling prey to the negative behaviour of some men.

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The appointment of a male guardian (wali) who has no time to vet the man as would normally be done by a Muslim father.

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Confusion regarding the Islamic process of marriage.

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A high divorce rate amongst revert women.

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Unhappy and abusive marriages, and broken families and homes.

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Revert women feeling lonely on their search for a husband, from lack of knowledge and support.

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Having doubts about the religion and leaving Islam all together.

The Solace In Marriage Solution

The ‘Solace in Marriage’ Service provides free, holistic support based on the Qur’an and the Sunnah.

Through our marriage service, we ensure that revert women are not alone; providing them with the support, tools and information they need to embark on a healthy and productive marriage journey.

The service consists of two key elements: Education and Support.

Education

Pre-Marriage Course

(Global)

Our free online course:

✓ Designed for revert women and muslim men (revert or not) interested in marrying a revert woman.
✓ Based on the Quran and Sunnah.
✓ Utilises current psychological wellbeing tools and techniques

The pre-marriage course is module-based and delivered by experienced facilitators. It is designed to equip participants with an in-depth understanding of:

✓ What marriage means in Islam
✓ Their rights and responsibilities
✓ The skills to reflect and recognise whether they are ready for marriage
✓ What it takes to sustain a healthy marriage

The course is available for UK and non-UK resident revert women and Muslim men.

How to Apply

For more information, and to apply for the course, click the link below.

Pre-Marriage Course – Solace UK

Support

Revert women receiving 1:1 support from Solace can access two types of support, according to their needs.

1. Pre-marriage Support

(UK Only)

For revert women looking to enter into marriage*, we provide support via the Wali Panel. The Wali Panel acts as a support system, ensuring that revert women are not alone, have an assigned wali, and are equipped with the tools they need to make informed and healthy choices about marriage.

This support includes:

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A wali

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Meetings facilitated by the Panel

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Vetting and background checks

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Assessing compatibility

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Information for non-Muslim family and friends

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Information on the marriage process and Nikkah contract

The Solace in Marriage Team can also provide support to plan, prepare for and host a Nikkah and Walima for those that require it.

Pre-Marriage support is available for UK resident service users only.

*having a potential spouse or wanting to commence marriage meetings.

2. In-Marriage Support

(Available to revert women globally)

Provided by the Wali Panel, this support is designed to empower couples to develop and sustain a healthy and resilient marriage.

Support consists of up to 8 mediation sessions and includes:

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Tools to build/maintain effective communication

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Tools to maintain romance and intimacy

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Techniques to promote understanding and de-escalate conflict

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Techniques to improve, repair and rebuild the relationship

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Access to marriage counselling, as appropriate

In-Marriage support is available for UK and non-UK resident service users.

How to Apply

Pre-Marriage and In-Marriage Support can be accessed via the 1:1 support service. To apply, please click the link below.

1:1 Support Application Form

“The pre-marriage course was very beneficial; it allowed me to develop a full understanding of marriage according to the Quran and Sunnah. Additionally, it gave me tools to deep dive into myself to appreciate all the give Allah has granted me and create an action plan on how to better myself.”

– Hafsa

“The course was truly eye-opening for me as it shed light on many aspects of the process that I thought I already knew. It helped me gain a deeper understanding and reflection on my own personality and previous experiences. I am grateful for the course for highlighting so many new insights and lessons.”

– Madiha

“It was very beneficial. I feel more confident about knowing myself better, what I want and need. The course gave me the tools to communicate effectively and express myself in better way. ”

– Sarah

“The course pretty much covered all aspects of a Marriage; I was quite surprised. I have to give it a full 5-star rating as mentioned as it covered everything.”

– Saba

“The course covered many valid topics in relation to finding a spouse/Marriage which are not normally talked about. It was beneficial getting an insight into some of the struggles revert sisters face too.”

– Sonia

Frequently asked questions

Can I just register for the pre-marriage course?

Yes, you have the option to just register for the pre-marriage course only.

What if I already have a person in mind?

Pre-Marriage support is for revert women that have a potential spouse or are wanting to start meetings with an existing person in mind.

Is the course just for reverts?

The course is for revert women, but men applying can be reverts or born Muslims.

If you’re not a revert woman, let us know you’re interested by completing this form.

Do you provide a matching service?

We do not currently provide matching services.

I want to apply to the service but I don’t live in the UK.

The Pre-Marriage Course and In-Marriage Support are available for UK and non-UK residents. Pre-Marriage Support is for UK residents only.

Are the modules for the pre-marriage course delivered remotely or in person?

The pre-marriage course is entirely online.

If someone proposes to me, can I give them your number as a wali after signing up?

If a revert woman has a potential spouse/proposal, she can apply for the service and access Pre-Marriage Support from the Wali Panel.

Can non-reverts apply?

This is something we are hoping to do in the future. Any non-revert women interested can add their names to the waiting list below.

Get Notified

If you don’t currently qualify but are interested in registering for the service, please complete the form below. We will notify you should we expand the service to meet your needs.

Last updated 27th February 2025

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