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.


Family Drama

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

About three months ago my wife requested me to marry another sister as a second wife. She had big plans and dreams of us becoming a strong family and through this a support for our little community. I hesitated and only after asking… Continue reading →

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For marriage & love

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Allahumma layyin qalbi fulan binti fulan kama layyintil hadidi li sayyidina Da’ud alayhis ‘salam’ is it correct? Secondly I love a girl who is Hindu…. Continue reading →

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Istikara

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Are we a good match? Continue reading →

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Rights of a wife

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Shaykh Senad Agic

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

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

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

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Taher Siddiqui

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

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Hajjah Faridah

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

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad


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

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Hajjah Faridah

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

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Marriage, parental blessing

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

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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