“Not all marriages are made in heaven. Some, probably most, are constructed here on earth for any number of reason.”

“Marriages are made in heaven. When Allah made a creature, He also made the creature's mate”

“Some things in a marriage just should not be tested.”

“Even after so many years of marriage, there were things she didn't know about her husband's life!”

“At least if it is an arranged marriage, you can fault your parents, otherwise you will have only yourself to blame. And, believe me, it is always harder to bear something if you cannot blame somebody else for it. -Mr. Ali-”

“Romance isn't just about pink balloons and heart-shaped cards. It is something much deeper. He put a hand to his heart. Here, where it matters, men are more caring. Ask any young woman what kind of man she wants to marry and the answer will be prince or a millionaire. Ask the same questions of a hundred men, and very few will say that they want a princess or a rich girl. The want somebody beautiful and kind”

“That's the mistake people make - always searching for the perfect match, when they would be just as happy if they settled for somebody reasonably good.”