Season 3 - Episode 7 - Farook

In this episode, we are joined by Brother Farook. Farook runs his own social media pages: Instagram, TikTok and YouTube - @disqualified_dads. These pages raise awareness of the plight of non-resident parents.

Brother Farook shares his personal journey through divorce, the challenges of being a non-resident parent, and the struggles within the family court system. He discusses the emotional impact of divorce, the importance of self-improvement, and the realities of navigating the modern Muslim marriage market. Farook emphasises the need for open communication and understanding in relationships, while also addressing societal expectations and the stigma surrounding divorce. Farook also discusses the subject of polygamy. He concludes with insights on personal growth and the qualities he seeks in a future partner.

Farook also completes a marriage profile at the end. So if you fit his criteria and he fits yours, then do get in touch!

00:00 Introduction

01:47 Farook's Divorce Story

06:47 Impact of Divorce

09:59 Relationship with children

15:07 Bouncing Back from Divorce

19:24 Farook's Social Media Pages, Coaching and Martial Arts

24:56 Marriage Search Post Divorce

26:02 Farook's challenges in his marriage search

33:01 Is a man's worth defined by his wealth?

36:18 Standards v Unrealistic Expectations

38:14 Polygamy

40:16 Delaying disclosure of the fact that one is divorced

44:56 Society Perception: Divorced Man v Divorced Woman

46:12 Green Flags v Red Flags

46:51 Solutions to the difficulty of the marriage search

48:44 Game: Red Light / Green Light

50:01 Rapid Fire Round

52:02 Marriage Profile

53:23 Farewell