Hanafi Fiqh

June 16, 2026 4 mins

Is a Nikah Still Valid If the Wife Accepted Islam Outwardly and Later Left the F...

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is a nikah valid if the wife said the shahada without belief and later left Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. The validity of the nikah in this situation depends on what faith the wife held before she said the shahada. If she were […]
June 16, 2026 4 mins

Should One Support a Marriage to a Man Who Is Not Financially Responsible?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it wrong to support a marriage when the man is not financially responsible? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. No, supporting a marriage to a man who is genuinely financially irresponsible is a disservice to everyone involved, including the man himself. Financial responsibility is […]
June 15, 2026 4 mins

Does Telling One’s Wife “You May Leave” Count as Granting Her Divorce Righ...

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Can I pray in a restroom if my job does not allow me to pray elsewhere? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. No, telling one’s wife “you may leave” does not count as granting her the right to divorce herself. The Two Forms of Delegated […]
June 15, 2026 3 mins

Is It Permissible to Pray in a Restroom When No Other Space Is Available at Work...

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Can I pray in a restroom if my job does not allow me to pray elsewhere? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Praying in a restroom is generally discouraged and disliked due to its proximity to impurities. Where there is genuinely no other option, however, […]
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