New Beginnings

Marriage: Do's and Don'ts

New Beginnings

Show Notes

We continue the topic of marriage with Ustadha Ameena Blake of Eden Houses UK, with an honest look at some common pitfalls faced by converts when trying to find a spouse. From what to ask, red flags to watch out for, to what to include in your contract, we've covered it all! You can access the New Beginnings pre-marriage course on demand at https://beginnings.org.uk/marriage-registration/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube X

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