In a world where marriages often falter under unspoken expectations and practical challenges, this companion offers engaged and committed couples a roadmap from friendship to an enduring spiritual bond. It navigates crucial topics—shared values, mutual expectations, financial stewardship, parenting and communication—presenting pragmatic advice interwoven with timeless quotations from the Bahá’í teachings. Readers will learn how to craft a foundation of respect, equality and deep understanding before exchanging vows.

Drawing on marriage as a “fortress for well-being,” this guide emphasizes both the physical and spiritual dimensions of partnership. It leads couples through consultation techniques, character assessment and the balance of individual needs with shared goals. Integrating parental consent and community support, partners prepare not just for a ceremony but for a lifelong journey. Inspired by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s vision of an enduring union “throughout every phase of life,” this work empowers couples to forge a marriage that transcends time and enriches society.