Question Salam, I just recently had my Nikkah this past June. But the actual Rukhsati (giving away of the bride) will not take place until March because my husband is studying in a different state. When he comes and visits Read more…
Tag: Fiqh of the family
Question Can the marriage contract be a verbal contract or must it be in writing ? Answer Praise be to Allaah. Writing down the contracts and agreements that people make among themselves is a way of confirming and formalizing them, Read more…
Question In reading a Q/A about marriage, the part of the answer stated to ‘announce marriages.’What is the reason behind this statement?. Answer Praise be to Allaah. Announcing marriages is obligatory and the reason for that is: 1 – The Read more…
Question What is the correct Islamic procedure for a marriage ceremony, I mean if two Muslims are married (legally) without the presence of a religious “person” (like imam etc.), does that mean the marriage is non-existent in terms of Islam? Read more…
Question I did the marriage contract with a woman after giving her the mahr (dowry). I wanted to consummate the marriage with her, but her father refused, until I completely furnish three rooms for her, but I am not able Read more…
Question Is it permissible for a woman to consider more than one offer of marriage at the same time? I am a divorced woman, and I told some of my friends to look for a suitable husband for me. For Read more…
Question What exactly constitutes a guardian, as is needed in the nikkah ceremony. I am a female Muslim, and I want to know if my older brother is acceptable for this role. Answer Praise be to Allaah. There are three Read more…
Question I hope that you can help me with the following, because I am confused about my situation. I was divorced before consummation of the marriage. After getting some opinions, according to the majority of opinions that I found, I Read more…
Question I am going to get married, in sha Allah, and I want to follow the Sunnah of the Messenger (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) by offering a wedding feast (waleemah). My question is: when is the Read more…