NIGERIAN PUBLIC HEALTH LEADER DR. KHADIJAH AYOADE-SULEIMAN RELEASES GROUNDBREAKING BOOK ON ISLAMIC MARRIAGE
A Medical Sociologist with a PhD from the University of Ibadan, Dr. Ayoade-Suleiman currently serves as State Coordinator of the Khayr Cancer Health Initiative and Nigeria National Director of the Youth Mental Health Collaborative-Africa (YMHC-Africa). Her extensive research in maternal health, reproductive health, and family systems provides a strong intellectual foundation for this timely contribution to Muslim family life.
His Solace, Her Strength addresses a pressing concern among contemporary Muslim couples: while the Qur’an promises *sakinah* (tranquility), mawaddah (love), and rahmah (mercy), many struggle to actualize these values in the face of financial pressures, digital distractions, and evolving societal expectations.
Drawing from Qur’anic exegesis, authentic hadith, and the Prophetic ﷺ model, the book offers a structured yet accessible framework for building marriages rooted in faith. It moves beyond cultural assumptions, presenting marriage as an intentional act of worship, spiritual discipline, and mutual growth.
Key themes explored in the book include:
* The theological foundations of love and companionship in Islam
* The Prophet’s ﷺ example of compassion, consultation, and loyalty in marriage
* Practical Islamic guidance for navigating modern marital challenges
* Spiritual tools for correction, forgiveness, and accountability
* Marriage as a shared journey toward Jannah
“The ideal Islamic marriage is not a perfect one. It is a faithful one,” Dr. Ayoade-Suleiman explains. “This work is intended for couples, imams, counsellors, educators, and all who are invested in nurturing spiritually grounded Muslim families.”
Dr. Ayoade-Suleiman is also the author of Raising the Apple of Our Eyes and has contributed to academic discourse on health literacy, including her work Data and Research Literacy published in Sage Research Methods.
Book Details:
Title: His Solace, Her Strength: The Ideal Islamic Marriage Through the Lens of the Quran and Sunnah*
Author: Dr. Khadijah B. Ayoade-Suleiman, PhD
Availability: Amazon and direct delivery within Nigeria
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