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Nikah (Marriage) - Talaaq (Divorce)

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What is khula', and is this a right of the wife?

Khula' is an agreement between husband and wife by which the wife pays her husband a sum of money in exchange for Talaaq. It is not a right of the wife. Khula' is a mutual…

The Majlis Vol 22 No 10, p.4

The Ulama where I am discourage a second marriage.

It is haraam, in fact, close to kufr, to convey the idea that a second, third and fourth marriage are 'like a big sin". If a man can afford more than one wife and mete out justice,…

The Majlis Vol 22 No 11, p.3

What is Talaaq Kinaayah?

Talaaq Kinaayah is an ambiguous statement, e.g. "Get out of my house". "Go back to your parents." "The marriage is over." "Pack your bags and leave." If statements of this nature…

The Majlis Vol 22 No 11, p.12

In anger I said to my wife: "I will give you Talaaq".

The Talaaq in your case is not valid because you had related it to the future. You said: "I will give you Talaaq". If you had said: "I give you Talaaq", then the Talaaq would have…

The Majlis Vol 22 No 12, p.3

Are khula' and Faskh the same?

Khula' and Faskh (annulment) are not the same. Khula' is a mutual agreement between husband and wife. If the wife wants to opt out of the marriage, but the husband refuses to issue…

The Majlis Vol 22 No 12, p.3

Explain when is radha-at (milk relationship) created.

Radha-at is established if the baby is fed within the Radha-at period which is 24 months. The quantity of the milk is of no significance. Any amount of the milk will establish the…

The Majlis Vol 22 No 12, p.4