Question
Although the Nikah was performed months ago, the girl's parents do not allow her to live with her husband. They want to observe an 'official' departure ceremony. Is there any basis in the Shariah for this?
Answer
Once Nikah has been performed, the husband has full right over his wife. The bride's parents have no right of preventing their daughter going and living with her husband. It is cruel and haraam for the brides parents to prevent her from being taken to her husband. The 'departure' ceremony is a haraam bid'ah.
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- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 21 No 01
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- 4
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