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  • Ruling on a married woman marrying another man

    The wife of a convicted man, who received a three-year prison sentence, filed for divorce. Her husband told her to finalize the required legal proceedings and bring him the legal documents and he would divorce her. The wife got married to another man, is that marriage valid? .. More

  • Family compelling daughter to shake hands with her in-law

    I have a religious friend who is adherent to her due Hijaab. Her family pushes her to shake hands with one of her in-laws, who is also her cousin. What is even stranger is that they accuse her of being extreme. Are there any verses or Prophetic narrations that affirm and reinforce her stance against her family?.. More

  • Wife wants share in husband’s house

    My wife wants to be included in the ownership contract of my house. What is the Islamic ruling on that, given that she works for a monthly salary and she did not contribute in buying or restoring that house?.. More

  • Ruling on scientific discussion between lecturer and female student

    I am a young man and I am a lecturer in a university in Egypt. What is the Islamic ruling on a female student asking me to engage in a scientific discussion with her, given that this is my duty towards my students, whether males or females? This is my job that I should carry out perfectly and duly, and it is impermissible to withhold knowledge. Note:.. More

  • Reproduction is the main purpose of marriage

    A thirty-year-old woman married a fifty-five-year old widower who has three children from his previous marriage. She stipulated having children and he agreed, but after four years of marriage she did not have any yet. The doctors told her that there is nothing wrong with her, but her husband refuses to be examined, arguing that he already had three.. More

  • If husband has thoughts of divorce and utters it unintentionally

    I had a disagreement with my wife and accordingly she went to her family’s place. After a while, I went to her seeking reconciliation; on my way to her I visualized the conversation that might happen between us and I uttered the words of divorce: “You are divorced” inadvertently, does this count as a divorce?.. More

  • Fiancée taking from suitor’s money without his knowledge

    I am an engaged girl and I am very poor; and I do not want my fiancé to find out about my poverty, but I am in dire need of money before marriage. Is it permissible for me to lie to my fiancé and tell him a higher price for the furniture so as to take that extra money for myself?.. More

  • Suitor who suspects his fiancée should investigate

    Is it permissible to marry a previously married woman who claims to be single, with the possibility that she might be honest or not, without investigation based on the rule that the woman is responsible for herself, or is investigation needed in such a case? Does the Islamic ruling differ if the suitor is not certain of her honesty in this regard?.. More

  • She wants to marry a married young man

    I am a twenty-year-old Muslim girl who loves a young man and he loves me too and wants to marry me. The problem is that he is married and has a child. I want to marry him but I fear that I might ruin his other family, what should I do?.. More

  • Fulfill your oath and marry him with your father’s consent

    I met a young man and we vowed to marry each other, but my father refused his proposal due to his financial situation; accordingly we took an oath upon the Noble Quran that if we did not get married neither of us would marry another person. Now I wish to marry him for I see in him a righteous husband, but with my father’s consent. What should.. More

  • The religiosity and manners of the suitor only should be taken into consideration and not those of his brothers

    A kind and religious young man from a well-known family proposed to marry me, but his brothers are alcoholics and never pray. However, each of his brothers has his separate residence. What is your opinion in this regard? Should I accept his proposal for he possesses all the good qualities that every girl is looking for? .. More

  • Betrothing a married woman is an unlawful act

    There is a married woman whose marriage lasted only a few months and then disagreement occurred between her and her husband causing her to file for a divorce. At that time, she was acquainted with a young man by chance, who was a friend of her cousin's husband and he offered her marriage claiming that he loved her. Consequently, they talked to each.. More

  • Marriage of a woman who has no guardian

    A woman who has no relatives wants to marry. She has only one married daughter. Is it permissible that her son-in-law assumes the responsibility of her marriage as her matrimonial guardian?.. More

  • When using a loop is permissible, placing it by a female physician is also permissible

    I am female gynecologist and I know that one of the theories upon which the loop functions is that it prevents the fertilized egg from sticking to the wall of the womb. So, is it permissible for me to place it for women in cases where it is needed, knowing that it is one of the least harmful methods of contraception?.. More

  • You are not his wife due to these considerations

    A young man proposed to me and I agreed to marry him. He asked me to make him feel as if I was his wife, not his fiancée. So, he ordered me to swear by the Quran that I had accepted the marriage. The following day, he said that he had made his friend and one of his relatives witnesses to this 'marriage'. Later I ended my relationship with him and.. More