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Nikah (Marriage) - Talaaq (Divorce)

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I am sexually impotent.

If you are sexually impotent, then you have to refuse marriage. You may write a letter to your parents explaining the reason why you do not want to get married. It will be massive…

The Majlis Vol 25 No 12, p.3

Whose rights come first the husband or parents?

No one's rights are first. The rights of everyone have to be fulfilled. If for example, the parents have an issue with their daughter-in-law, therefore, they instruct their son not…

The Majlis Vol 25 No 12, p.4

Why can't a woman travel without a mahram?

Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said that it is not lawful for a woman who believes in Allah and the Last Day to undertake a journey without a mahram. The sin is extremely…

The Majlis Vol 26 No 01, p.3

Mostly, Nikah celebrants in Pakistan are Barelvis.

We are at a loss to understand what exactly you are saying. It is best that your father or the boy or his father consult with some Ulama in Pakistan who will explain the procedure…

The Majlis Vol 26 No 01, p.5

What are the requirements for a valid Khula'?

Khula' is a voluntary agreement between husband and wife in which she pays the husband a sum of money in lieu of Talaaq to release her from the Nikah. The amount should be the Mahr…

The Majlis Vol 26 No 01, p.5

A woman became pregnant by committing zina.

If the child is born six months after the date of the Nikah, he/she will be regarded legitimate and inherit. If the child is born less than six months from the date of the Nikah,…

The Majlis Vol 26 No 02, p.2

A month after marrying, the woman became sick.

The doctor's claim is not valid in the Shariah. His claim does not create any new circumstances. The Iddat of the woman will be until delivery of the baby. If the baby is born six…

The Majlis Vol 26 No 02, p.4

My husband and in-laws are cruel and unjust to me.

You have asked a very intelligent question. Few women are really concerned with the thawaab (reward) for adopting Sabr. Know that for Sabr - for bearing the injustice and zulm of…

The Majlis Vol 26 No 02, p.5