Premarital counseling

A Sacred Covenant

Marriage in Islam is a sacred covenant rooted in mawaddah (love), rahmah (compassion), and sakīnah (tranquility). Our premarital counseling program is designed to help couples enter marriage with clarity, emotional preparedness, and spiritual grounding.

"And among His signs is that He created for you from yourselves spouses that you may find tranquility in them. And He placed between you love and mercy."

- Surah Ar-Rum (30:21)

A Faith-Centered, Research Backed Approach

🕌 Spiritually Grounded

Rooted in Islamic teachings, prophetic guidance, and marriage fiqh—honoring marriage as half of one’s faith.

🧠 Psychologically Informed

Integrates evidence-based methods including Attachment Theory, Gottman Method, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).

🧩Personalized & Interactive

Research-based assessments and guided exercises tailor each session to your unique relationship—building insight, empathy, and emotional connection.

What's Included

8 Hours / 6 Sessions of Premarital Support Including

Religious & Spiritual Aspects of Marriage

Communication & Conflict Resolution

Family History & Trauma

Maintaining the Balance: duty to spouse and duty to parents

Relationship Dynamics & Finance Management

Parenting & Step Families

Intimacy & Sexuality

Rooted in Islamic Tradition & Evidence Based Counseling Techniques

PREPARE/ENRICH, Symbis, Gottman and Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT)

Presented through Islamic Framework

Optional Marriage Fiqh Topic Discussion

Numerous Research Proven Assessments

Couple Workbook with Exercises

Individualized & Personalized to Every Couple

Individualized Couple Report Identifying Strengths & Growth Points

Interactive Activities and Skill-Building Discussions

Electronic Material Provided for Ongoing Marital Development each Session

Optional Referral to Muslim Counseling Services if Needed

Any Remaining Issues Discussed Depending on Couple

Meet the Lead Counselor

Dr. Hira Khan

MFT Trainee/Chaplain

Dr. Hira Khan holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Rutgers University and has over 15 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Clinical Pharmacist. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy and is a certified Premarital Facilitator and Divorce Mediator. Dr. Khan is trained in the Gottman Method, PREPARE/ENRICH, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has been serving the cause of disabilities and special needs as a lead for the past six years and is completing a five-year ‘Ālimiyyah program in Turkey, integrating evidence-based therapy with Islamic principles.

Meet the Program Advisors

Dr. Hassan Elwan

Psychospiritual Counselor (AMFT #133334)

Dr. Hassan Elwan holds a doctorate in Electrical Engineering from the Ohio State University and a Master's degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University. He regularly lectures about Islam and spirituality in Southern California and provides professional counseling services to the community that is grounded in both psychology and spirituality. Dr. Elwan has more than 10 years experience in counseling from both a spiritual and clinical psychology perspective. He is certified in many psychotherapy approaches including Gottman and EFT couple therapy.

Shaykh Furhan Zubairi

Dean of Seminary

Shaykh Furhan Zubairi is Dean of the Seminary and Extension Programs at the Institute of Knowledge in Diamond Bar, California, and regularly delivers sermons and lectures throughout Southern California. He is a hafidh of the Qur’an and a traditionally trained scholar, holding an ‘Alamiyyah degree from Jami’ah Dar Al-’Ulum in Karachi with numerous ijazat in the six canonical books of hadith, including the Muwatta’ of Imam Malik and Imam Muhammad. He also holds a B.S. in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine and is certified in Islamic Finance.