Firstly, it is the Waajib duty of the sons to look after their mother. They have to make the necessary arrangements for her food, clothes, living and comfort in general. If their…
The Majlis Vol 19 No 06, p.5
Talaaq given in any form before consummation is one Talaaq Baa-in even if the explicit term 'Talaaq' has been used. There is no Iddat for this woman. She is permitted to marry…
The Majlis Vol 19 No 06, p.12
Yes, the husband can issue Talaaq over the phone to his wife. The Talaaq is valid. However, for future reference he should preferably confirm it by letter.
The Majlis Vol 19 No 07, p.2
Your wife is presently not entitled to maintenance because she left the marital home of her own accord and without your permission. Furthermore, she refuses to return.
The Majlis Vol 19 No 07, p.3
It is the duty of her adult sons. Those responsible for her maintenance are as follows by order of priority: Sons, grandsons (son's sons), father, brothers, nephews (brother's…
The Majlis Vol 19 No 07, p.3
According to the Shariah, the child will inherit. Since the child was born in wedlock, the Shariah rules that it is legitimate. DNA tests have no validity in terms of the Shariah…
The Majlis Vol 19 No 07, p.4
The three Talaaqs given by the husband are valid. His subsequent Nikah to his ex-wife is not valid. They are living in the state of adultery. The statement of kufr made in the…
The Majlis Vol 19 No 07, p.5
The statements: "Tonight is talaaq night", "Call the Maulanas", and "Tonight I'm giving talaaq"., are not Talaaq. These statements convey his intention of giving Talaaq. However,…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 01, p.2
Yes, you may give a Krugerrand and make niyyat of Mehr-e-Faatimi in view of the value of the coin being more than the value of Mehr-e-Faatimi.
The Majlis Vol 20 No 01, p.2
Although a mother has custody of minor children until a certain age, the father always remains the guardian. As such the mother has no right of acting unilaterally regarding the…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 01, p.2
The mother, if she is not a faasiqah (immoral) and if she is not a danger to the Islamic morals of the minors, will have custody of a boy child until the age of 7 years, and of a…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 01, p.2
Yes, it is morally incumbent on her. It is the duty of the wife to do the housework. The husband is required to engage a maid to assist his wife with the housework. Rasulullah…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 01, p.3
It is Waajib for a girl to obtain the consent and blessings of her parents for marriage. Although her marriage will be valid without parental consent, she will be sinful if she…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 01, p.3
If the lad is impious/modern or a faasiq/faajir (immoral), then the girl has the right to refuse marriage.
The Majlis Vol 20 No 01, p.3
Three Talaaqs irrevocably and finally terminate the marriage. It is not permissible for the former husband to marry the woman whom he has given three Talaaqs. The marriage will…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 01, p.3
Mahr is the right of the bride. Mahr Mithl is the stipulated amount which is normally paid to girls of a particular family or tribe. While you and your parents had the right to…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 01, p.4
The Nikah immediately and automatically is cancelled. After the wife's iddat of three haidhs or after delivery of the child if she is pregnant, she will be free to marry another…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 01, p.12
The cultural restrictions/customs which prevent your wife from being with you are haraam. Such customs are not permissible. A husband is allowed to take his wife immediately after…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 02, p.2
Nikah does not come into effect in this way. The handing over of money and the woman saying 'yes', is not a Nikah. Two male Muslim witnesses are a fundamental requisite for the…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 03, p.5
The Mehr should also be renewed.
The Majlis Vol 20 No 03, p.5