QUESTION: My husband and I were having an argument when he said "(My name) I divorce you and there is no condition attached. It is unconditional and irrevocable. You are now in Iddah." We argued further and he then said that I am as free as a bird to leave at that...
QUESTION: A lady has recently been divorced and she has no children. He has thrown her out of the marital home, so she has moved in with her mother. Does he have to pay maintewhich includes rent, water, electricity, food and clothing? ANSWER: It is Waajib upon the...
QUESTION: A couple going through divorce, share children. The wife chose to settle the custody dispute via the Kuffaar court. What is the status of her action? ANSWER: If the wife opts to go to court and the right of custody is decided contrary to what Shariah...
QUESTION: What is the Shari' ruling regarding custody of the children after their parents divorce? ANSWER: Regarding custody of the children, the Kitaabs of Fiqh explain that custody of the daughter will be with the mother until the daughter becomes mature (Baaligh),...
QUESTION: My son is turning 13 next month in Muharram. Does he qualify as a Mahram for travel by flight to the next province? ANSWER: In principle, if your son is Baaligh (mature) or close to reaching maturity, then you may travel with him. (و) مع (زوج أو محرم) ولو...
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: Is it permissible to engage in anything disliked by Allah Ta’ala in order to please your spouse? ANSWER: We need to remember that Allah Ta’ala is our Owner and Creator, and Allah Ta’ala is the One Who has gifted us our spouses. So, our duty is to please our...
QUESTION: Would actions carried out to please one's spouse, but are unfounded in Shariah, be a means of depriving the marriage of Barakah? ANSWER: Engaging in actions which are disliked in Shariah does bring about an immense removal of Barakah from the marriage and...