LOVE CHRONICLES

The most underrated quality in a spouse: Kindness

By Hatmah Nalugwa Ssekaya When searching for a spouse, many of us have a checklist. “I want someone who fears…

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Before looking for the right person, become the right person

By Hatmah Nalugwa Ssekaya One of the most common prayers among single Muslims is: “Ya Allah, grant me a righteous…

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Could a co-wife actually be an advantage?

By Hatmah Nalugwa Ssekaya Mention the word “polygamy” in any gathering and you are likely to trigger strong reactions. Some…

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Not every good man is a good husband

By Hatmah Nalugwa Ssekaya Some time ago, I sat with a woman who was struggling to explain something she herself…

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Beyond the Fear: Rethinking polygamy and the stories we tell women

By Hatmah Nalugwa Ssekaya Just recently, I attended a Muslim Wives Mega Conference that was organized by the Muslim Wives…

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When respect slips quietly out of a marriage

By Hatmah Nalugwa Ssekaya I remember a moment that stayed with me longer than I expected. It was not a…

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Who Do You Become When You Are Hurt?

By Hatmah Nalugwa Ssekaaya. Assalaam alaykhum wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuhu… Hurt does something to people. It does not always make…

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Marriage Is Good, But…

By Hatmah Nalugwa Ssekaaya.   “Marriage is good, but…” It was meant to be a simple conversation. A theme shared…

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When Love Is Tested: Holding Your Heart in a Polygamous Marriage

By Hatmah Nalugwa Ssekaaya Recently, a young lady shared something that has stayed with me. Her voice carried both strength…

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When Ramadhan leaves the home

By Hatmah Nalugwa Ssekaaya  Every Ramadhan arrives gently. It changes the rhythm of our homes — waking us before dawn,…

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