Marriage, Divorce & Healthy Relationships | Mufti Abdur Rahman ibn Yusuf Mangera | Ep. 35

In this episode of Under the Pomegranate Tree, we host Mufti Abdur‑Rahman ibn Yusuf Mangera, a revered British Muslim scholar. He is the founder of the Whitethread Institute and ZamZam Academy, and a prolific author of works such as Fiqh al‑Imam and Healthy Muslim Marriage Educated across the Islamic world and academically—from Darul Uloom Bury to SOAS, University of London—he bridges traditional and Western scholarship In today’s episode, Mufti Mangera addresses crucial matters affecting Muslim marriages: conflict resolution, parental influence, emotional discipline, and spiritual intimacy. He explores when divorce might be the best path, the permissible use of contraception, and how shariah supports amicable separation when necessary. Join us for thoughtful insight, grounded in deep scholarship and real-life wisdom. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:36 – Major issues in Muslim marriages 06:30 – Managing anger and conflict in relationships 10:30 – Parental extremes: forcing couples to stay or separating them too quickly 15:44 – Core fundamentals of a healthy marriage 19:55 – The spiritual and physical dimensions of marriage 24:02 – Lessons from the Prophet ﷺ and his wives 26:41 – Advice for those transitioning from a haram relationship to a halal one 31:11 – Is planning contraception permissible? 33:32 – Carrying out divorce amicably and within shariah 37:35 – Outro