In many cases the Mahr at the time of Nikah is only stated as „jewellery‟.
The value of the jewellery must be mentioned for the Mahr, not only „jewellery‟. Furthermore, if the gold/silver jewellery is not given immediately, but deferred to a later
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A married man has become involved in a homosexual relationship with a young man.
The nikah remains valid. Yes, she may apply for faskh (annulment).
A woman stipulated at the time of Nikah that she be given the right to pronounce Talaaq to herself at any time during the marriage.
Yes, the stipulation by the woman is valid. If he accepts it, he will not be able to revoke it. It will remain valid. She will have the right to pronounce Talaaq to end the…
Am I allowed to set boundaries within my own home when it comes to visitors?
Privacy is the right of the wife. No one has the right to invade her home in the manner you have described. It is not permissible for people to enter a home without permission.…
A woman died leaving her three year old daughter.
The maternal grandmother (Naani) has the right of custody.
I live in a two room apartment with my husband and in -laws.
According to the Shariah, it is the right of the wife to have her own apartment / house where she can enjoy her privacy without in-laws interference. The husband is obliged to make…
A wife left her husband.
The husband (the first man) has grievously erred by not having issued Talaaq. The woman remains his wife as long as he does not issue Talaaq. According to the Shariah, her other…
Property was bought for investment.
Zakaat on property is paid only if the property is purchased with the intention of reselling it. If the purpose is for gaining rental income, then there is no Zakaat on such…
Is the Talaaq issued by a bipolar man in anger valid?
Yes, the Talaaq issued by a bipolar man is valid. The bipolar man just like other men are experts in the art of controlling their anger and becoming meek as lambs if they are…
A Muslim man married a Christian woman.
If the woman was a Christian, not an atheist, then the original Nikah remains valid. Nevertheless, it is preferable to renew the Nikah.
I have refused to speak to my sister who travels without a mahram.
If your sister travels without a mahram, then you should not speak to her. Do not allow her into your home. You are right. Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: "It is not…
Is it permissible for a man to marry his son's ex-wife?
Marriage with the ex-wife of one‟s son is not valid.
A husband verbally gave his wife one talaaq and then later messaged her via WhatsApp with another talaaq.
Two Talaaqs came into effect. Anger does not cancel Talaaq. In fact, 99.9% of husbands issue Talaaq in the state of anger. No one issues Talaaq in the state of love. Rare are the…
A married woman uttered kufr?
If a woman utters or does an act of kufr, the Nikah immediately terminates. She has to repent, renew her Imaan and also renew her Nikah. GLUTTONS Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi…
Some husbands believe that it is their right to be in the birthing room regardless of the presence of the ghair mahram midwife.
In fact it is haraam for the husband to be present. He is utterly shameless. How can a man be present when the ghair mahram midwife is present and attending to the birthing…
The wife giving birth wants her mother to be present, but the husband refuses.
He is wrong. If his wife wants her mother to be present, the husband has no right to prevent the mother.
After giving birth the husband takes offence if her mother takes care of her.
Yes, she may stay at her mother‟s place. The husband is wrong and unjust for refusing permission.
A husband fights with his wife who had a miscarriage.
This man is cruel. The miscarriage is also the creation of Allah Ta‟ala. The miscarried foetus will also be a treasure for the parents in the Aakhirat. This husband must shame…
The mother of small children has passed away.
The right of custody of the minor children in the absence of the mother devolves to the maternal grandmother. If there is no maternal grandmother or if she is incapable, then it is…
I was given the third Talaaq during my menstrual cycle.
The menstrual cycle in which the Talaaq was issued should not be enumerated. It is not part of the Iddat. The Iddat consists of three full haidh cycles.