Suzy Ismail - Why Love Is Not Enough?

About this lecture

In this engaging lecture, Suzy Ismail explores why romantic love alone is not a sufficient foundation for a successful Islamic marriage, drawing on Surah Ar-Rum (30:21) to explain the Quranic vision of marriage built on mawaddah (affection) and rahmah (mercy). She challenges the cultural and Hollywood-driven narratives about love and relationships, urging Muslims — especially young people — to understand marriage through an Islamic lens before entering into it. The talk addresses the rising divorce rate in Muslim communities in America and calls on believers to build marriages grounded in the love of Allah rather than fleeting emotions.