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...
QUESTION: What is the Shari' stance on "honeymoons"? ANSWER: Hadhrat Mufti Saeed Motara Saheb has written the following regarding honeymoons: “The concept of a honeymoon is foreign to Islam. There is no proof of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam, Sahaaba...
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...
QUESTION: Please prescribe an 'Amal that one can read to marry someone on correct Deen (e.g. Hafidh, Aalim, Qaari). ANSWER: From the outset, one should keep in mind that it is not necessary for one to get married to a Hafidh, Aalim or Qaari. When looking for a...
QUESTION: If a person uttered three Talaaqs to his wife unknowingly, will the Talaaq be valid? ANSWER: If a person utters three Talaaqs, irrespective of knowing the circumstances surrounding it or not, three Talaaqs will take effect. The husband should immediately...
QUESTION: My sister is getting married and my family wants to have a Quraan/Yaseen Khatm the night before the Nikaah. Is this allowed or is it considered Bid'ah? ANSWER: There is no proof of such a practice in the Quraan and Hadith, hence the said practice will be...
Q1) If a husband buys the normal groceries in the house and then of course the toiletries as well, does he still have to give the wife Nafaqah? A1) The needs of the wife will refer to her basic needs according to the norm of society. Some of the jurists have...