Services
Premarital Counselling
Prepare for marriage before you have to repair it.
Marriage preparation should involve more than choosing a venue, preparing a guest list and planning a future together.
Before two people enter a marriage, they should have meaningful conversations about what marriage actually means.
Premarital counselling at Baṣirah Care provides a structured space for couples to explore those questions before entering married life.
The Journey
What to expect, step by step
Step One
Reach Out
Contact Baṣirah Care by email or through the enquiry form.
Tell us that you are interested in premarital counselling and provide some basic information about your circumstances.
Step Two
Arrange Your Appointment
We'll find a suitable date and time.
Premarital counselling sessions can take place online or in person.
Step Three
No Intake Form
There is no formal intake form required for premarital counselling.
The session itself provides the opportunity to begin understanding the couple, their expectations and the questions they need to explore before marriage.
Step Four
Receive Your Welcome Information
Once your appointment is confirmed, you'll receive information explaining what to expect from your premarital counselling session and how to prepare.
Step Five
Begin the Conversation
The session provides a structured opportunity to discuss the realities of marriage before entering it.
What We Explore
What Does Marriage Actually Mean?
We explore marriage beyond cultural expectations and romantic ideals.
What are the intentions behind marriage?
What does it mean to enter a covenant with another person?
What rights and responsibilities exist?
What should spouses expect from one another?
Conflict & Conflict Resolution
Conflict is not necessarily a sign that a marriage is failing.
The important question is how a couple responds when they disagree.
The goal isn't to create a marriage without disagreement. It is to help couples develop the tools to navigate disagreement constructively.
Intimacy
Marriage includes emotional, physical and intimate dimensions.
Premarital counselling creates a respectful environment to discuss expectations and responsibilities surrounding intimacy within the framework of Islamic teachings.
A Separate Service
Fiqh of Intimacy
For detailed questions regarding the fiqh of intimacy, clients can separately book a dedicated Fiqh of Intimacy session, facilitated separately for men and women.
Learn about Fiqh of IntimacySessions
Arranging a session
The standard premarital counselling session is one hour. Additional sessions can be arranged where needed.
Sessions take place online or in person in Middelburg, South Africa, with appointments primarily available during evenings, weekends and holiday periods.
Begin the conversation before the nikah.
You don't need to know exactly what you need before you reach out. We can begin by talking.
Enquire About a Session