We guide couples through an 8-week live coaching journey to rediscover love, deepen emotional intimacy, and align their marriage with prophetic values. Whether you’re newly married, preparing for marriage, or rebuilding connection after years together, this program blends Islamic wisdom with proven tools from the Gottman Method to transform your relationship from simply surviving to thriving
Meet Faraz Malik: Lead Therapist
Faraz Malik is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Islamic scholar, and SYMBIS facilitator who brings 13 years of lived marital experience to his work—married at 22, raising two children, and navigating marriage in the American context.
He knows the real challenges couples face—because he’s walked that path himself.
Faraz combines deep personal insight with a rare blend of expertise in mental health, Islamic guidance, and relationship coaching. He holds a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling, a Master’s in Islamic Studies, and a BA in Mathematics. He also completed the intensive five-year Alimiyyah program at Qalam Seminary, giving him a firm foundation in traditional Islamic knowledge.
Faraz is a certified SYMBIS facilitator, using one of the most trusted tools in marriage counseling today. Every couple he works with begins with this in-depth assessment—so your conversations start with clarity, not confusion.
Whether you’re newlyweds, facing long-standing challenges, or preparing for marriage, Faraz brings a unique combination of clinical insight, Islamic wisdom, and personal experience to help you move forward—together.
Your 8-week Journey
1
Onboarding & Relationship Assessment.
We start with an open conversation to evaluate your relationship dynamics, values, and areas of strength and growth. Using tools like the PREPARE/ENRICH assessment and our own Pre-Marital Assessments, we gain insights into compatibility and potential challenges before marriage.
2
Value Building & Goal Setting.
Based on the assessment, we work together to establish goals that will guide your pre-marital journey. These goals may focus on key areas such as communication, conflict resolution, managing finances, intimacy, and setting shared life visions. Setting clear goals helps create a strong foundation for your future marriage, ensuring you both feel prepared and aligned.
3
Understanding Marriage in Islam.
We help couples understand what a healthy relationship in Islam looks like in balancing cultural values and religious values. Couples are informed about dowry (mahr), the process of a marriage (nikkah), divorce proceedings (ṭalāq), and other important mechanisms to maintain a healthy relationship.
4
Progression & Plan.
We provide couples with tools for a healthy, lasting marriage using techniques from emotionally focused therapy and the Gottman Method to enhance communication, conflict resolution, and emotional resilience. Follow-up sessions reinforce these skills, address concerns, and ensure long-term growth and connection in the relationship.
5
The Positive Perspective.
When conflict escalates, it can flood the nervous system and hijack communication. This week introduces strategies for calming down, taking effective timeouts, and practicing fair compromise. You’ll explore the Prophetic model of wuḍū’ and emotional regulation in stories like ʿAlī and Fāṭimah’s relationship. Couples begin to feel more empowered to handle disagreements in a way that strengthens—rather than threatens—their bond.
6
Manage Conflict.
Intimacy and emotional connection go hand in hand. In this week, we focus on rebuilding closeness through love languages, rituals of connection, and daily acts of affection. Using examples from the Prophet ﷺ’s romantic sunnah, we reawaken the joy of being in love. Couples plan intentional time for each other through date nights, surprise gestures, and affectionate routines. This week often reignites the emotional and physical spark.
7
Make Life Dreams Come True.
Beneath every recurring conflict is a deeper life dream. Week 7 is a chance to explore each other’s values, ambitions, and fears through a guided Dreams Within Conflict dialogue. Islamic reflections on mutual consultation (shūrā) from Qur’an 42:38 and hadiths on support in marriage help you approach your partner’s dreams with empathy and curiosity. This week brings profound emotional intimacy and a renewed sense of shared purpose.
8
Create Shared Meaning.
A fulfilling marriage is more than love—it’s about legacy. In our final week, you’ll craft a shared vision for your marriage by defining rituals, values, and a mission statement. Qur’an 25:74 inspires us to aim for tranquility, leadership in taqwā, and family unity. Couples leave this week with new habits, a visual mission displayed at home, and a fresh commitment to a sacred bond rooted in love, purpose, and gratitude.
Week:
1
Assessment.
The journey begins with a thoughtful and holistic assessment of your relationship. Through a live coaching session and individual interviews with each spouse, we uncover your unique history, strengths, and stress points. Using the SYMBIS assessment tool, we lay a clear foundation for growth—whether you’re newly married or preparing for marriage. This week is all about understanding where you are so we can build a personalized roadmap for where you want to go.
2
Build Love Maps.
Strong relationships are built on knowing your partner deeply. This week focuses on updating your “Love Maps”—detailed mental knowledge of your spouse’s world. You’ll reconnect through a structured questionnaire and fun discovery activities. Islamic reflections on empathy (Qur’an 30:21) and the Prophet ﷺ’s way of knowing and cherishing his spouses will guide our conversations. By the end of this week, couples feel more emotionally seen and understood.
3
Share Fondness & Admiration.
Expressing appreciation and respect is the antidote to resentment. In Week 3, you’ll learn to identify your partner’s “bids for connection” and respond with affection. We explore how small moments of empathy, like stress-reducing conversations, can transform the emotional climate of your marriage. You’ll develop new rituals of kindness and reflect on Qur’an 4:19 and the Sunnah of attentive listening. This week fosters warmth, emotional safety, and gratitude.
4
Turn Towards Instead of Away.
Here, we tackle the habits that block connection. You’ll learn to recognize the Four Horsemen (criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling) and replace them with gentle, respectful communication. Through Qur’anic teachings (like 49:11) and prophetic advice on managing anger, you’ll begin to shift your conflict style from reactive to reflective. Couples often describe this week as a turning point toward more mindful and loving responses.
5
The Positive Perspective.
When conflict escalates, it can flood the nervous system and hijack communication. This week introduces strategies for calming down, taking effective timeouts, and practicing fair compromise. You’ll explore the Prophetic model of wuḍū’ and emotional regulation in stories like ʿAlī and Fāṭimah’s relationship. Couples begin to feel more empowered to handle disagreements in a way that strengthens—rather than threatens—their bond.
6
Manage Conflict.
Intimacy and emotional connection go hand in hand. In this week, we focus on rebuilding closeness through love languages, rituals of connection, and daily acts of affection. Using examples from the Prophet ﷺ’s romantic sunnah, we reawaken the joy of being in love. Couples plan intentional time for each other through date nights, surprise gestures, and affectionate routines. This week often reignites the emotional and physical spark.
7
Make Life Dreams Come True.
Beneath every recurring conflict is a deeper life dream. Week 7 is a chance to explore each other’s values, ambitions, and fears through a guided Dreams Within Conflict dialogue. Islamic reflections on mutual consultation (shūrā) from Qur’an 42:38 and hadiths on support in marriage help you approach your partner’s dreams with empathy and curiosity. This week brings profound emotional intimacy and a renewed sense of shared purpose.
8
Create Shared Meaning.
A fulfilling marriage is more than love—it’s about legacy. In our final week, you’ll craft a shared vision for your marriage by defining rituals, values, and a mission statement. Qur’an 25:74 inspires us to aim for tranquility, leadership in taqwā, and family unity. Couples leave this week with new habits, a visual mission displayed at home, and a fresh commitment to a sacred bond rooted in love, purpose, and gratitude.