Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If a husband only provides the basic needs of his wife and prevents her from working, does she still have the right to earn wealth? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. Outside employment and domestic roles require mutual agreement between spouses, but marriage does not […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is It Right for Women to Work for Financial Independence After Divorce? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. It is permissible for a divorced woman to work and secure her own financial independence in Islamic law. While male relatives can provide support, Sacred Law guarantees […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it permissible to hold money for a relative whose income is mixed between lawful and unlawful sources? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. It is entirely permissible to hold funds for a relative with mixed income as a financial trust, as mere safekeeping does […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How can one help a non-mahram woman in distress while remaining within Islamic boundaries? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. A well-established legal maxim governs this issue: “Necessity allows only the bare minimum.” When helping a non-mahram woman in genuine distress, only the minimum required […]