Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What is the Hanafi position on the nikah when a spouse apostatizes and then returns to Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. If one of the spouses apostatizes, the marriage will be dissolved (faskh), and the waiting period will be obligatory if the […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question A man wishes to marry a woman who was raised Muslim and used to wear the hijab, but who now says she does not believe in God. Is this marriage permitted? Summary Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate No. He may not marry her. A […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question While helping my father with technology, I accidentally saw messages he sent to other women. I do not feel able to confront him, and I do not want to involve my mother. What is the best way to respond in accordance with Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question A young girl was touched inappropriately by her uncle. She did not want this. He exploited her love and trust. How should the family deal with this? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate This is very serious. The family’s first responsibility is to protect […]