Islamic Council

Marriage Support

A marriage in difficulty is not a marriage that is over. Bring it to scholars who will help you rebuild.

What to expect
Strictly confidential
No judgement, ever
Online or in person
Both spouses welcome

Where to begin

Communication has broken down. Trust has been damaged. Money, in-laws or differences in practice keep pulling you apart. Most couples who come to us have already tried a great deal.

What is usually missing is an honest assessment from someone outside the marriage, and a specific set of changes to work on. That is what these sessions are for.

What we handle

Marital discord & reconciliation

Disputes, breakdown in communication, loss of trust, and the work of rebuilding.

£95

Rights & responsibilities

Disagreements over duties, finances and in-law relationships, resolved against what Islam actually requires.

£95

Wali support

Women who wish to marry but have no wali, or whose wali is abusing his right of guardianship.

£80, then £120 if it progresses

Pre-marriage advice

Guidance before the nikah, so a marriage begins on a footing both people understand.

£95

Who this is for

Couples at any stage of difficulty — from a rough patch to the brink of separation — and individuals who need guidance even if their spouse will not attend. Also women seeking help with a wali, where only they and, if they wish, a family member need come.

How it works

1

Tell us what has happened

Apply online with a brief summary of your situation. Nothing is shared with anyone else.

2

We confirm your appointment

If we take the case on, we call you to agree a time that suits — online or, where warranted, in person.

3

Speak with a scholar

A private session of up to an hour, where a qualified scholar hears your circumstances in full.

4

Receive clear guidance

You leave knowing where you stand and, where the matter requires it, with formal documentation in hand.

Before you apply, please know

  • We strongly advise both spouses attend together — otherwise the advice we can give is limited.
  • Wali cases are subject to an initial assessment before they are accepted.
  • For wali matters, only the wife-to-be need attend. The man proposing is not required.

Questions people ask

My spouse will not come. Is there any point?

There is, though be aware the guidance we can give is more limited. Many people start alone and their spouse joins later.

How many sessions will we need?

It differs case by case. Some matters resolve in one; others take several, and you can book as many as you need.

When you're ready, we're here.

No pressure, and no judgement. Every case is heard in confidence by a qualified scholar.