Fiqh of Marriage

My husband and I are practicing Muslims as we should be. Alhamdulillah. My husband grows beard long. But when his acquaintances call him “Mutawwa” seeing his looks, he feels he isn’t of that high level practicing Muslim and so as not be (Riya) showing off Muslim, He trims off his beard making it very short. I hate it,we argue over this matter. Pls advice him Shaykh.

Fiqh of Marriage, Halal/Haram Matters, Men Clothing

02 Sep

ANSWER: What he is doing is wrong! Ask him if it is fine if you take off your hijab because you are not of that high level of a Muslim woman !

Does the wali have to hear the daughter and the brother talking or is it fine if the wali is in the same room. Does the ruling come in phone calls as well. does the wali have hear what the two are talking or just give permission and be present.

Fiqh of Marriage

02 Sep

ANSWER: He has to hear them.

I have been trying for many years but I am not getting married, there is no problem with looks as I’m pretty and not that ugly one can reject based on looks,I pray 5 times daily prayer do hijab and all, my parents &I not getting what’s the problem , sometimes it seems like it is going to happen(like almost fixed) then suddenly something go wrong,my parents are very upset and me too,what should I

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners, Fiqh of Marriage

30 Aug

ANSWER: This is something evil which Allah has deflected away from you. You never know what might have happened if the proposal went through. Allah has saved you from a worse fate than you had anticipated. Don’t worry. When the right proposal comes, Allah will make it happen.

It’s been months I’m living away from my husband because his parents got involved in our small argument. we have a daughter who’s 1yo. He refrains from taking care of our daughter until I come back & listen to his parents & live according to their rules. Both of us have always been very respectful & dedicated towards his parents but they’re very controlling & over protective which affects our privacy & personal life.

Dealings and Attitudes with In-Laws, Fiqh of Marriage

24 Aug

ANSWER: They have no such rights, none whatsoever and they’re definitely sinful for this transgression! You have all the right in Islam to ask your husband for a separate accommodation. Your in laws have no say or right in this. He must fear Allah and give you your rights. However, you must be smart in […]

My younger sister is married and have a son,she didn’t wanted to get married to her husband but my father somewhat forced her to marry as she rejected 3-4 suitors earlier,she often quarrel with her husband and blames my parents and accuses them of having destroyed her life, she misbehaves with them and even make them cry,my parents have apology many times, is she and my parents

Fiqh of Marriage, Fiqh of the family

21 Aug

ANSWER: She is sinful for making them cry! If she didn’t object to the marriage and went along with it, she is not forced and she accepted it and consented to it! She has no right in giving them grief like this. If she doesn’t want to stay in this marriage, she can opt for […]

My question is should I ask in marriage interview that do you wear abaya or hijab or will they kick me out tell by your experience

Fiqh of Marriage

09 Aug

ANSWER: Your mother or sister should know this by checking on her before the interview and asking around neighbors and the likes. In the interview, you can ask how does she interact with her brother in law and her make cousins to know whether she is ok to fully segregate or not.

Wife started online business after marriage. Does husband possess rights to refrain her from it? How much percentage of profit can he ask from her wife on the condition of allowing her continue the business? (Nothing was stipulated in marriage contract)

Fiqh of Marriage, Kind Treatment of Spouses

04 Aug

ANSWER: He has no right to stop her as long as she doesn’t leave the house and doesn’t prevent him from his rights! What kind of a man demands money from his wife when she works from home? No real man would accept this if offered, let alone demand it!

How to deal with abusive parents who are mentally abusing me and my wife every few days. When I to moved to another house, father said he will disown me. I am going into depression. Please advise.

Fiqh of Marriage, Fiqh of the family, Kind Treatment of Spouses

24 Jul

ANSWER: Move out of the house as this is your wife’s right upon you and your parents will eventually accept this, it may take time but after sometime they will have to come to terms with it. Be respectful, diplomatic and humble towards your parents in all situations while at the same time not compromising […]

My family is forcing me to do education on riba based loan. I refused to do so. My mother started crying and said she’s dead to me. Everyone is elder and they are forcing me to do it. They don’t follow the Shaira rules and said to me you don’t know about life. Please I need advice what should i do.

Fiqh of Marriage, Halal/Haram Matters, Riba

14 Jul

ANSWER: Remain steadfast on Islam and don’t be intimidated or pressured as pleasing people while displeasing Allah would cause your failure and destruction in this life and in the hereafter. Do not compromise Islam for anyone, even your parents but be dutiful to them and respectful while holding your grounds.

I believe that I need Islamic counselling for my stress and anger management issues that I am struggling with in my marriage and my mother says that I should not go to strangers for counselling and instead take counsel from parents. I have done that also but it hasn’t worked. And to make things better I think I need to be more proactive which is why I am thinking of Islamic counselling.

Fiqh of Marriage, Fiqh of the family

11 Jul

ANSWER: It is totally not recommended to speak to your mother about your problems with your husband as this would tarnish his reputation in her heart against him forever and she would carry a grudge against him even if you make up and are living happily with one another.

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