Better together.

Suhbah MARRIAGE PREP – STRONG COUPLES is an online certified Islamic Pre-Marital Training curriculum that brings together the best of two of the top premarital education curricula (Prepare/Enrich & SYMBIS) and is infused with Islamic principles and Fiqh of Marriage to prepare couples with skills and education to create sustainable, healthy, strong marriages.

The sessions utilize fun and engaging activities where couples not only learn tips from the leading marriage researchers and sunan of Rasulullah (S), but they also actively solve real conflicts with their partners, in real time, during the discussion sessions.

The divorce statistics in the the Muslim community are at over 33%, and even though Allah tells us in the Quran to seek help from mediators when the husband and wife are facing trouble (Surah Nisa, ayah 35) we STILL don’t seek help. We have to fight the stigma in our community before the statistic rises and More families are torn apart!

Instead of allowing couples to dive into the deep end hoping they don’t drown – in regards to something that Rasulullah (S) called “half our faith”, we should proactively educate and train couples so they are empowered and equipped with the skills to make good decisions in this beautiful – yet difficult – union of marriage.

As a registered and officially verified curriculum with the Texas county clerk pre-marriage department (Texas Twogether), couples who complete SUHBAH pre-marital training can request an official state of Texas Pre Marital Training certificate, which waives $60 off their Texas marriage license fees, and the 72-hour waiting period for the marriage license will be waived.

The Suhbah Strong Couples course is taught by Safiya Ravat and Faizan Majid.

SAFIYA RAVAT, MA PASTORAL COUNSELING
Safiya Ravat is the founder and director of SUHBAH Institute. She attained her Bachelor’s degrees in Islamic Fiqh and Usul al Fiqh (Islamic Law and Jurisprudence) from the International Islamic University of Malaysia and completed her Master’s in Pastoral Counseling in Marriage and Family Therapy. She serves as the chaplain at the University of Houston MSA, and a lead instructor at the Suhbah Seminary.

FAIZAN MAJID, LPC
Faizan Majid is a Licensed Professional Counselor with Ihsaan Coaching, Ruh Care and Qalam Care. His ongoing theoretical training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Positive Psychology. He enjoys working with youth initiatives and is now focusing more on mental health initiatives in the Muslim community. During his free time, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, baking, and video/board games.

Credentials/Education:
-Licensed Professional Counselor
-Bachelor of Science – Psychology & Biology Minor
-Master of Education in Counseling — University of Houston
-Graduate of Quranic Arabic Program — Suhbah Seminary
-Khalil Center — Traditional Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy — Level 1

The Strong Couples Online Course is a pre-recorded, self-paced program that consists of over 8 hours of content taught by Safiya Ravat and Faizan Majid The course covers marriage from the Islamic and Counseling perspectives. The course is filled with discussion activities and prompts for the couple to help improve their understanding and strengthen their relationship.

We encourage couples to watch the videos together or plan to watch them at the same time so that they can effectively complete the activities with one another.

When registering for the course, couples can opt for a 50-minute private couples counseling session online – at a reduced rate – with one of our Suhbah Ihsaan Counselors – to be completed after the course. Couples who require more than one session can avail our 4 counseling session bundles. Fees at the bottom of the page.

The course videos are available to be viewed within 6 months or 8 months of enrolling. After 6 or 8 months, video access will expire. If you need an extension, let us know at info@suhbah.com!

As a registered and officially verified curriculum with the Texas county clerk pre-marriage department (Texas Twogether), couples who complete SUHBAH pre-marital training can request an official state of Texas Pre Marital Training certificate, which waives $60 off their Texas marriage license fees, and the 72-hour waiting period for the marriage license will be waived.

• 8 hour curriculum (6 hours of content, 1-2 hours of couples discussion)
• Integrates two certified pre-marital curricula (PREPARE/ENRICH and SYMBIS) as well as Islamic principles and marriage fiqh
• Interactive activities and skill-building discussions that help foster communication and conflict resolution skills for couples
• Main topics covered:
  • Islamic Rights And Responsibilities In Marriage
  • Breaking Down Marriage Myths
  • Communication Skills
  • Conflict Resolution Skills
  • Marital Intimacy
  • Family History Influences
  • Relationship Roles And Responsibilities
  • Personality Types and Differences
  • Languages of Love & Distress

• OPTION 1: $275 – Strong Couples (Course Only)
• OPTION 2: $350 – Strong Couples Course + 1 Couples Counseling Session
• OPTION 3: $625 – Strong Couples Course + 4 Couples Counseling Sessions

Fee is per couple, not per individual.
Financial aid available – email info@suhbah.com before registering to avail financial aid.