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 date,…
The Majlis Vol 27 No 05, p.6
The nikah remains valid. Yes, she may apply for faskh (annulment).
The Majlis Vol 27 No 05, p.7
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…
The Majlis Vol 27 No 05, p.8
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.…
The Majlis Vol 27 No 05, p.8
The maternal grandmother (Naani) has the right of custody.
The Majlis Vol 27 No 05, p.23
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…
The Majlis Vol 27 No 05, p.24
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…
The Majlis Vol 27 No 06, p.2
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…
The Majlis Vol 27 No 06, p.2
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…
The Majlis Vol 27 No 06, p.3
If the woman was a Christian, not an atheist, then the original Nikah remains valid. Nevertheless, it is preferable to renew the Nikah.
The Majlis Vol 27 No 06, p.4
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…
The Majlis Vol 27 No 06, p.11
Marriage with the ex-wife of one's son is not valid.
The Majlis Vol 27 No 06, p.11
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…
The Majlis Vol 27 No 06, p.20
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.
The Majlis Vol 27 No 06, p.24
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 Majlis Vol 27 No 07, p.3
He is wrong. If his wife wants her mother to be present, the husband has no right to prevent the mother.
The Majlis Vol 27 No 07, p.3
Yes, she may stay at her mother's place. The husband is wrong and unjust for refusing permission.
The Majlis Vol 27 No 07, p.3
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 Majlis Vol 27 No 07, p.3
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…
The Majlis Vol 27 No 07, p.6
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.
The Majlis Vol 27 No 07, p.8