Marriage/Divorce



Marriage and what leads to it, its terms and conditions such as mahr (dowry), shuhud (witnesses) and permission; divorce and what lead to it including kufr, abandonment, abuse, lack of maintenance ; forms of divorce, including talaq, khula`, faskh and its terms and conditions such as pronouncing divorce, qadi’s judgment, pregnancy, `iddah, etc.


Rights of a wife

I want to know if a husband is allowed to hit his wife in Islam. Are there no rights for a wife at all? Continue reading

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Married to a narcissist

Question: 11 years ago a divorced con artist presented me with a Qur’an. Naturally, I assumed her to be faithful and practicing Muslimah. After living with her, I found that she possesses all 3 signs of a hypocrite. Her public … Continue reading

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Marriage

I would like to know what to pray for a successful married life. I am getting married in two weeks and wanted something I can begin now and continue to read after. Continue reading

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Emotionally abusive marriage

It is with heavy heart and sadness that I am writing to you for guidance. My husband of 11 years is being emotionally and mentally abusive to me. He calls me names, shouts when we talk, is very controlling about who I see, where I go… Continue reading

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Help my marriage


My marriage got canceled with the person whom I’ve loved for more than an year. Both parents met and agreed to the wedding, after 2 weeks his parents canceled the proposal because I am 3 years older than him. Continue reading

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Sisters remaining single

If we are not married, can we be good Muslim? Continue reading

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Marriage, parental blessing

My ex-husband has requested to remarry me and I have accepted, we have a child. I am concerned how to speak to my parents as they may not be happy with my decision. I have made istikhaarah and feel… Continue reading

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Dilemma

The boy I previously spoke of is doing haraam. He had a job as a baker, but quit because he thought he was going to get fired. His businesses are: 1-Loan money to people and get 30% interest on it. 2- He is now running a tavern (place where you sell alcohol to people)… Continue reading

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Lies

I am married and I am having a problem that I tell lies to my wife. What can I do to stop this? It is harming our marriage a lot and it is not making her happy with me… Continue reading

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Marriage help

Question: Asolmalikum, My parents are close with a family who are of good character. I hope to marry in that family with their son who is also of good character. They have never showed any interest as we are not related. … Continue reading

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