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Remarried wife concerned about the children being with her ex-husband
I am a revert to Islam since 1989; all praise to Allah for giving me the true guidance. My question is in regards to family. I have been married to my second husband for 5 years now. Upon divorce from my first husband, (he is Muslim also) we agreed that we would not fight over the placement of the children; however they remained mostly in my home... More
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Ex-wife remaining in the house with the ex-husband for the sake of the children
My question is after divorce between husband and wife can still woman stay in same house of husband for the sake of children? .. More
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Guardianship of the children of separated parents
After separation between a couple (but not divorced), who will be the guardian of children (three daughters)? .. More
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Custody of children after divorce, marriage and divorce
I have a question regarding custody of children. I do understand that once the mother re-marries, the children go to the father. However, what if the mother divorces again does the custody of the children then go back to her? And if not, does the father have the right to say when and when the children cannot be with me? Inshaa Allaah, please clarify.. More
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Wants to know his rights upon divorcing his wife
I am a new Muslim and I would like to know my Islamic rights and obligations regarding divorce. I have 2 wives. I recently pronounced a single revocable divorce for the 2nd and we have one daughter aged 5 months. Here are my questions:
1) Am I obliged to spend my time equally between the 2 wives during the waiting period?
2) What are.. More
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Divorcing couple disagree about custody of the children
My husband and I are in process of divorce. We have 2 young daughters (9, 8). He refuses to let me raise them and have them with me. I am a practicing Muslimah and try every day to get closer to Allah, InshaAllah. As for my husband, he is also practicing Islam and only Allah knows what really is in his heart. I really do believe that my children.. More
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Delaying marrying again for the sake of her children
Idon’t want to get married, because I have children. My ex-husband said if he agrees to the person then he will permit me to take care of children. I think it is Haramfor me to keep my children when I get married. Is it Haram to keep the kidsif I remarried? I am in America but I may leave this country some day... More
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Son born to a lady before the husband became Muslim
Before my husband and I were Muslim he had a child (boy) with a lady. The child is now seven; we want full custody, Insha Allah but for now to teach him Islam. But the mother is refusing us to teach him. What can you suggest? For 3 years now she has refused us to see the child. Should the father the boy from seven, or what is the ruling?.. More
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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
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Wife Seeking Divorce Through English Courts and Now Wants Islamic Divorce
After 11 years of marriage my wife has asked for a divorce through the English courts. We have three children: boy aged 8 and 12 and a girl age 14. Now she is asking through her lawyers for an Islamic Talaaq. What are her and my rights regarding children custody maintenance for her, etc.?
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Parental rights of a non-Muslim father to his son
I am married to a woman who has a son from previous marriage. All the women and men in my wife's family are non-Muslims and all the women and men in the boy's father family are non-Muslims. At the time of my marriage the boy's father was in prison so the boy was living with me and his mother. A few months ago his father came out of prison, and he.. More
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Custody of Children in and after Marriage
If a married couple have a child, who has custody of the child while the couple are still married? And if the couple divorce, who gets custody of the child? Please give reference!
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Custody of Children of Divorced Parents in Islam
I'm confused about something and would like to know the answer. I read a part of something, that wasn't explained and it upset me and I need clarification. If a married couple divorce who have children, and the wife takes custody of the children, if she gets remarried, she has to give up custody of her children to the father? If this is true then why?.. More
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