Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What should I do if my parents oppose my Islam and refuse to let me marry a Muslim? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah grant you strength, steadfastness, ease, assistance, and facilitation. Turning to Allah and Cultivating Steadfastness This situation requires turning sincerely […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question If certain marital rights were waived at the time of nikah, can they later be restored without a new marriage contract? Answer I pray you are well. Yes. If marital rights were waived, they can later be restored. A new contract is not required. Waiving Financial Rights For example, a […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Can a woman who has accepted Islam and is awaiting a civil divorce from her non-Muslim husband enter into an Islamic nikah? Answer I pray you are well. It depends, particularly on how long she has been Muslim. The Waiting Period After Accepting Islam If a woman accepts Islam while […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Who must pay Zakat on money held in a child’s name, such as in a child’s bank account, but owned and controlled by the father? Answer I pray you are well. Zakat is due upon the owner of the wealth. Whoever owns the money is the one responsible for paying […]