Al Mu'minaat Egba/Yewa zone, The believing women organization has moved to strengthen marriages among Muslim couples , providing counseling tips on how to apply Islamic principles to build ideal homes for all, admidst the rising trend of broken homes in Nigeria
The marriage counseling and health awareness programme held on Saturday in Abeokuta , the Ogun State capital, also offered tips on how Muslim women can manage stress and prevent the prevalent cases of depression which often leads to commiting suicide or causing sudden death as a result of current economic situation and challenges in the country
A marriage counselor, Hajia Muhibah Olusesi Daramola in her lecture titled "Marital discord, causes and consequences as it affects a home", identified some of causes of broken marriages to include lack of respect for each other, infertility, sexual differences, boredom, unrealistic expectations, financial issues, differences in values and beliefs and goals incompatibility amongst others
Hajia Muhibah who emphasized the importance of affection, mercy and love in the success of every marriage, urged couples to always applied the Islamic principles of win-win orientation, a situation where couples resolve marital conflicts with mutual understanding
The former Amirah of Al Muminaat Egba-Yewa zone also stressed the need for women to always respect their husbands, saying they should see themselves as mothers who promote peace and prevent perceived conflicts in their respective homes
Also speaking, Dr.Sarah Adebayo in another lecture titled "Curbing Global Prevalence Of Depression Among Women: Your Role, My Role", emphasized the need for Muslim women to always see themselves as an Elephant who must be strong enough to over come challenges of life to prevent depression from setting into their lives
Dr. Sarah equally stressed the need for them to always avoid stressful lifestyle which she identified as one of the major risk factors causing depression
"We must create time for ourselves to relax our brains and do things that always make us happy "
"We should also provide support for those who need support to prevent them from being depressed which could lead to mental disorder "
"We as members of the society should create awareness about depression, we must have counseling units in our communities to prevent depression which often affects productivity of affected individuals", she stated
The highly elated Amirah of Al Mu'minaat Egba Yewa zone, Hajia Sekinat Abdul Raheem Yusuf had earlier in her welcome speech, explained that the purpose of organizing the programme was to provide opportunity for women to reflect on their well being, marriages and lifestyle which often lead to health challenges
In today’s fast-paced world, where responsibilities often leave little time for self-care, it is crucial that we take a moment to reflect on our well-being, both physical and mental. Our health is our greatest asset, and by becoming more aware, we can make informed decisions that improve our quality of life. Islam as a religion brought by the prophet Allah, the noble prophet Muhammad (SAW) have said alot on this. Likewise, marriage, one of the most profound commitments in our lives, requires continuous effort, communication, and understanding
Hajis Sekinat maintained that seeking the guidance and counseling was not a sign of weakness but a proactive steps to strengthen relationships in marriages
"It is vital to recognize that seeking guidance and counseling is not a sign of weakness but a proactive step toward strengthening our relationships'
'Let us work together to foster a community that values health and healthy relationships.Once again, a warm welcome to all. Let’s make this event truly enlightening and impactful", she urged participants
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