Prepare for marriage:
A Premarital Course for Muslim Couples
Invest in your relationship before you say “I do”
ENROLL NOWBuilding a Healthy Foundation for Marriage
Marriage is one of the biggest decisions that you will make in life. It is about supporting individual dreams while growing stronger together, especially through challenging seasons.
Yet many couples approach it without premarital guidance, leaving unresolved issues that can resurface later and put a strain on the relationship.
Premarital education helps couples understand their relationship dynamics and prepare for marriage by learning how to:
- Align on family, finances, faith, and shared goals
- Communicate effectively and resolve conflict with confidence
- Clarify intimacy expectations that work for both partners
Prepare for a
Marriage That Lasts
That’s why trained researchers and educators at The Family & Youth Institute (The FYI) created Prepare to Pair—a premarital preparation course designed to help Muslim couples invest in the long-term health and happiness of their marriage.
Prepare to Pair is a self-paced online course you can take from anywhere. It’s ideal for engaged or soon-to-be engaged couples, whether you live in the same city or are currently long-distance.
Strengthen Your Connection
Before Marriage
Invest in your future together with premarital guidance designed for Muslim couples.
Core Preparation
– $99 USD
Essential tools for intentional premarital preparation.
- 7 engaging online modules
- Discussion guides and assessments
- Certificate of completion
- 2 years of course access
Prepare + Grow
– $298 USD
Everything in the Core Preparation package plus:
- A 60-minute coaching call with a trained facilitator
- A personalized relationship report
- Guided insights tailored to your strengths, growth areas, and goals
How the Course Works
Complete the course at your own pace—whether in 7 weeks or over 2 years. Here’s how it works:
1
Sign up and get instant access
2
Watch 1-2 modules a week (or at your own pace)
3
Discuss topics with your partner using our guided discussion prompts
4
Complete the course and earn your certificate!
Modules
Discover the
Curriculum
Get a clear view of the learning journey ahead
in the Prepare to Pair course:
Module 1
Compatibility 101
Boost your relationship compatibility and build a strong foundation together.
Module 2
Communication
Learn to communicate safely, openly, and effectively.
Module 3
Family and relationship roles
Discover core beliefs and family values to strengthen understanding
Module 4
Finding your alignment
Discuss expectations around challenging topics, including finances and faith
Module 5
Sex and intimacy
Feel comfortable talking about desires, boundaries, and concerns in your relationship.
Module 6
Conflict resolution
Practice resolving disagreements amicably and use conflict as a chance to learn about each other.
Module 7
Concerns and considerations
Identify potential red flags and learn strategies to address them constructively.
Prepare to Pair Course Instructors
Sameera Ahmed
Dr. Ahmed is the director of The FYI and holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Ahmed’s research interests include marital interventions to strengthen families. She has years of experience working with Muslim couples and runs a private clinical practice.
Nadeem Siddiqi
Dr. Siddiqi is a trained marriage educator and community educator at The FYI who has been involved in marriage education work within the Muslim community for 15 years.
Amal Killawi
Amal is a researcher and community educator with The FYI. She is a licensed clinical social worker trained in several marriage preparation programs. She conducts research on family and health challenges in Muslim communities.
Steven Hernandez
Steven is a Community Educator at The FYI, and is trained in several marriage education and enrichment programs for singles and couples.
The Family & Youth Institute (The FYI) is dedicated to strengthening and empowering individuals, families, and communities through research and education.
Our course instructors are professionally trained to support couples embarking on the marriage journey.
Testimonials
See What Couples Are Saying About Prepare
to Pair Real feedback from Muslim
couples who took the course
”
This course helped establish a healthy understanding of compatibility and mismatched expectations. It guided me on what I should pay attention to in regards to myself and my understanding of what I want in my relationship.
- OBADAH ALFAHAM
”
My biggest lesson was how to communicate with my partner more effectively. We have very different personalities and it was really illuminating to see that visually and described by a professional. I would highly recommend this course. I can't stop raving about it.
- ANISA A.
”
This course taught me to be an active learner with my partner and to openly communicate - even if it is about things that might be controversial, like money or family or friends. These things need to be talked about.
- ASMAA Q.
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