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41 there has been ‘ no meeting of hearts ’ between them although the marriage take s place between them after many years of betrothal. The main issue is that when the couple are not discrete about each ot her and divulge information , it results in outsiders making erroneous suggestions to them simply for the sake of enjoying tittle - tattle or due to their inclination to give wrong advice and this causes break - ups. This is why advice is also a trust. When suc h couples, men, women or younger people contact someone for advice , it is the obligation of an Ahmadi to always give advice that makes a home and not impart advice that breaks a home. ’ (Friday sermon delivered on 3 April 2009 at Baitul Futuh, London. Publi shed in Al Fazl International 24 April 2009) Controlling Anger Controlling one’s anger is most important to stem marital problems from arising. Huzoor e Anwer (may Allah be his Helper) said in this regard: ‘Thus, I say to men and women once again that one can cover the faults of others when one is able to control anger and this is borne of fear of God. This is the reason Allah the Exalted has drawn attention towards the term ‘raiment of righteousness ’ and states in Surah Al A’raf: