The Nikkah Expert: Rising Divorce Rates, Inter-Cultural Marriages and More | Shabbir Hassan - MMT #36

This episode of Muslim Money Talk features Imam Shabbir Hassan, founder of The Nikkah Co., discussing modern Muslim marriage trends, challenges, and solutions. From rising intercultural marriages and shifting wedding costs to divorce trends and the impact of marriage apps, the conversation explores how faith, culture, and financial awareness intersect in today’s Muslim relationships.

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Show Notes: 

00:00 - Opening 

5:20 - From Devon to Islamic Scholar: An Unexpected Journey

17:38 -The Birth of The Nikah Co and Marriage Specialization

28:56 - Wedding Statistics and Cultural Time Management

38:53 - Money, Marriage and Cultural Expectations

49:06 - Why Muslim Marriages Survive or Fail

1:03:19 - Finding a Spouse in the Digital Age

1:13:40 - Overlooking Flaws and Finding Barakah in Marriage