Nikaah

QUESTION: When a boy comes to see a girl with the prospect of marriage in mind, how much should they interact with each other? Should a Mahram of the girl be present or should they be left alone? ANSWER: There shouldn't be any communication between the boy and girl....

QUESTION: I am a Muslimah revert. When I reverted I changed my first name to an Islamic name, and changed my last name to my husband's last name, without knowing that it is forbidden to do so due to implying you are of a different lineage. My husband is also a revert...

QUESTION: I received a proposal from a Haafidh who doesn’t keep a Sunnah beard and wears his pants below his ankles. The references I received about him were good, i.e. that he has good Akhlaaq, keeps good company, etc. Regarding his family, I am unsure if they insure...

QUESTION: A groom and bride reside in different countries. Can the bride, in the presence of either 2 males, or 1 male and 2 female witnesses, conduct the Nikaah via video call with groom? ANSWER: For the validity of Nikaah, the Ijaab (offer) and Qabool (acceptance)...

Q1. What is the Sunnah method of a father handing his daughter over to her husband? A1. The following Sunnah should be carried out by the father of the bride on the day of Nikaah: وَدَخَلَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ الْبَيْتَ فَقَالَ...

QUESTION: Would it be better if a girl gets references for a prospective spouse, and makes Istikhaarah before permitting him to meet her? What would the best approach be? ANSWER:  Generally, Istikhaarah is made when one is uncertain about a matter, seeking guidance...

QUESTION: Please advise which Nikaah Kitaabs one should read as a guide or resource before making Nikaah. Also, what is the ruling pertaining to escorting the bride to her marital home? ANSWER: One of the most important components of Nikaah is Taqwa. Therefore, we...