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  • Divorced in English court but questions this divorce

    I am a born Muslim but not practicing. I have been separated from my wife for over 6 years. We have not been intimate but have always kept in touch by phone and never does 3 months go by that we do not speak. I would like to know although we are divorced the English way, are we still Halal to each other the Nikaah way as I have not given Talaq in these.. More

  • Husband took second wife and neglected first wife

    A husband married a second wife and ignored his first wife and he neglected his responsibilities at home and bills start piling up. He took this other wife while his first wife suffered. Then he kicked the first wife out of the house and said that they were divorced. Can he do that? Is that considered as Fitna?.. More

  • Husband being present while wife in labor at hospital

    Can you please tell me if a husband is allowed to be present whilst his wife is giving labor at the hospital? Whatever the outcome, could you please provide some evidence?.. More

  • Daughter Eloped and Married Christian

    What should parents do if their daughter eloped and married a Christian man? Can they kill her, disown her, or what? .. More

  • Wants to propose now but delay marriage

    I have a female friend and I wish to get married to her. However I am not ready now. Is it permissible to tell her and avoid all acts of sex till we are Islamicly married to each other, if Allah wills? Please, I need a comprehensive reply for I don't know what to do... More

  • Consummated marriage before Walimah

    I married a Muslim girl. After we married and few months before the wedding we slept together and we did what a husband and wife does, (without the knowledge of our families). Is there any mistake in such things? She is my wife and all people know that, but still we did not make the wedding... More

  • Divorced in US Court

    I am a sister in need of help. I have been married for 12 year, but my husband and I separated about 5 years ago. We got into a fight about our kids. I was pregnant at that time so my husband kick me out and told me that I was divorced thrice. My parents were mad at him for hitting me and my kids had me have him arrested. He got out after 2 hour. After.. More

  • HIV positive persons want to wed

    Is a man who is HIV positive and wants to a lady who is also HIV positive allowed to according to Islamic law?.. More

  • Woman Wants to Convert to Christianity because Husband Took Second Wife

    Just now I spoke to a lady from Canada and she divorced her husband 2 years ago. She has 2 sons. The reason for the divorce is her husband had second marriage in Egypt that angered her. Now she wants to convert to Christianity. I want you to stop her by giving good advice. She posed a question "Why did God permission for husband to get married as he.. More

  • Father Tries to Seduce His Daughter

    I'm a 19-year-old girl whose father has sexual feelings towards her. My father tried to seduce me before and even though I confronted him about it, he still does it. My mom is sensing something but I don't think she can do anything about it since we rely financially on our father. I still talk to him normally though, since I know I have to respect him.. More

  • Husband Questions Wife about Past Sins although She Repented

    My question is in regards to marriage and the rights of a husband to know everything about his wife before they were married. I believe if it is something that is undeniable and she has asked for forgiveness from Allah, then she should tell if it will affect the marriage. But my husband now feels the need to always ask me about everything that has happened.. More

  • Child Custody and Maintenance

    I and my ex-wife divorced last year through Talaq. We are Sunni of Hanafi sect. Ex-wife has custody of only child who is a boy of 2 years. Please advice or give Fatwa on following: 1. Up to what age can the boy remain with mother? 2. When can I claim custody of the boy? 3. Upon Talaq I paid ex-wife her dower and maintenance for her for three.. More

  • Divorce Seems Likely but Wants to Protect His Children

    I'm married for 12 years and have 3 kids. My problem is that my wife doesn't want to practice Islam correctly. For example, she refuses to wear Hijab; she shake man's hands, etc. I don't know if I have to divorce because I am responsible and I fear the Hereafter. On the other hand, I am afraid if I do that I'll lose my kids (bad education from her).. More

  • Intercourse with Non-Mahram Women Is Forbidden

    I read in the medicine of the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam), by $Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya$$. That sexual intercourse is allowed with a foreign woman under conditions. What is the authenticity of this? .. More

  • Husband deceived her about his background

    I wanted to ask what should I do? I have been married for several years and I have found out that my husband has been married before and divorced, also he obtained his freedom in my country by marrying his niece? This has astonished me and I do not know what to do my husband does not know I know but I have proof that this is true. Our marriage is based.. More