Nikaah

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...

QUESTION: My father's brother son got married while my father and his brothers were unhappy about it. The parents of the groom were accepting of the Nikaah. Is there any Shar'i exception to this Nikaah? ANSWER: In the above-mentioned scenario, the Nikaah is already...

QUESTION: Would it be permissible to marry a girl who is not yet Baaligh? ANSWER: Yes, in the light of Shariah, it is permissible to get married to a minor girl with the proviso her guardian gives permission. Furthermore, if the guardian gets her married while she is...

QUESTION: A man intends marrying a woman who recently accepted Islam. She does not have any Muslim Wali or witnesses to represent her. How will the Nikaah be conducted? ANSWER:  A non-Muslim father cannot be a Wali for his Muslim daughter, but he may be a Wakeel (one...

QUESTION: Please advise on how a couple should lead their "newly-married" stage of life in the manner which is pleasing to Allah Ta’ala? ANSWER: In principle, marriage in Islam is a sacred bond established by Allah Ta’ala to bring about love, mercy, and tranquility...