Q1. Can my husband, who is an Aalim, attend a gym which caters for both males and females, and has music playing? A1. It is not permissible for a person (whether male or female) to attend a gym that has intermingling of genders and music playing in the background. If...
QUESTION: My husband does not provide food, rent, clothing, etc., for me, nor our children. I am expected to provide for these needs yet I don't earn a fixed income. I am considering seeking employment to meet these financial obligations. What are the financial rights...
QUESTION: A husband, after due consideration, says to his wife, "I, so and so, pronounce Talaaq-e-Ba’in (2 Talaaqs) upon you, so and so, effective immediately." According to the above statement, how many Talaaqs are effective? ANSWER: When a man pronounces the first...
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: If a woman experiencing Haidh gets married, is the time she spends in seclusion with her husband considered to be Khalwah Sahihah? What will the status of the Walimah be, if she is still in Haidh when it is hosted? ANSWER: Khalwah Sahihah refers to that...
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...