Fiqh of Marriage

Sheikh, if parents discuss their children’s flaws among each other without the child being present with them, is this considered backbiting?

Backbiting, Fiqh of Marriage

13 Jan

ANSWER: Yes, this is backbiting. However, if they are discussing this so that they can find a solution to the problem then no problem.

I’m going to foreign country for my work. I’m married since 5 months. And my mom died 2 years ago. I live with my wife, my father and my little sister. And my 2 sisters are married. Should I take my wife with me to that foreign country or leave her at home to take care of my father. My wife is pregnant…

Dealings and Attitudes with In-Laws, Fiqh of Marriage, Kind Treatment of Spouses

12 Jan

ANSWER: Of course you must take her with you! She is not your parents’ or siblings’ servant!

Can I lie to my relatives that I have a personal reason not to come to their wedding which includes free mixing , music etc. or I MUST say that it is due to Islamic reason?

Fiqh of Marriage, Sports, Entertainment and Music

11 Jan

ANSWER: It’s not permissible to lie! You must tell them the truth so that you won’t be accountable on the day of judgment and also in order to give them dawah.

Shaikh my parents are disregarding the marriage proposal I like by saying that it will ruin my future generations if I marry a girl who was adopted, please tell me if this is a shariah reason to deny a proposal and how to convince my parents? The girl is practicing and have a good character.

Fiqh of Marriage, Fiqh of the family

10 Jan

ANSWER: No, this is not a reason at all to reject a proposal. If she’s a practicing Muslimah with correct aqeedah then you can go ahead and marry her even without your parents approval as a man does not require anyone’s permission to get married except the consent of the girl’s guardian!

“Meher Fatima”, is very common way of setting Mehar in the subcontinent during Nikah. Please elaborate on it’s authenticity.

Dowry, Fiqh of Marriage, Marriage Contract

02 Jan

ANSWER: There is no such thing in Islam.

Isn’t it true that two women and one men can be witnesses for a Nikah? If two adult male are not available then two women and one men? Or I have wrong information regarding this?

Fiqh of Marriage, Marriage Contract

01 Jan

ANSWER: This is not true. Women can’t be witnesses in marriage contract.

Salam, after hearing my family’s comments on my physical appearance,i feel that i am not that beautiful.i am going to be married soon but my fiance’s reaction also tells that he isn’t attracted towards me.sir i don’t want to get imposed on him,what should i do?

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners, Fiqh of Marriage

25 Dec

ANSWER: You must not think negatively like this. Be confident in your looks and never show him your insecurities. If he has chosen you, it means he likes your looks. There are many things in you that would compensate for any thing that might be missing in regards to your physical appearance, though I believe […]

Sheikh, I wanted to know if a non-practising muslim father is considered to be a Wali or not? Can in this case a nikah be valid and is a consent still needed? Please, if possible, provide the ruling and reference.

Fiqh of Marriage, Invalid Marriages

19 Dec

ANSWER: He is still her wali until proven that he is a disbeliever or unfit to be her guardian as when he orders her to have boyfriends or to go to nightclubs etc.

When everyone is sitting and eating if husband needs water is it responsibility of wife to get up and get it to him or if he himself takes water is there any problm like wife disrespects her husband like that.what if wife didnt take water n gve to him is it permissible in islm? Is it a sin?

Fiqh of Marriage, Kind Treatment of Spouses

14 Dec

ANSWER: This is a cultural thing! Most Islamic countries consider this as part of honoring the husband and respecting him. Only those in the west consider this to be anti feminist and would fight against it! Probably this is why their marriages don’t last long.

Its almost one year dat am staying with ma parents.Ma husband s with his parents dey r telling us to shift to rented home bt he wont afford dat so dey want me to sell of ma gold to lease a home for both of us.Wat am supposed to do?

Fiqh of Marriage

10 Dec

ANSWER: Providing a roof over you is the responsibility of your husband. It is not your obligation that you use any of your money to provide for a home or it’s rent. No one can tell you what to do with your possessions. Whether you choose to help out or not, is entirely upon you. […]

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