Marriage and Divorce (Shafii)

January 9, 2025 3 mins

Can a Father Who Neglects Prayer and Fasting but Believes in Allah Serve as a Wa...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can my father, who does not pray or fast but believes in Allah and pays Zakat, serve as my wali for my Nikah, or must someone else fulfill this role? My brother is a minor, and my uncles and grandfather live abroad, leaving only my father’s cousins nearby. Answer […]
January 7, 2025 3 mins

Does a Nikah Remain Valid After One Spouse Temporarily Leaves Islam and Later Re...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I reverted to Islam and got married, but later doubted my faith and left Islam, which we thought nullified our Nikah. After two months, I retook my Shahada and have been practicing Islam since. Is our Nikah still valid, or do we need to renew it after my apostasy? […]
January 6, 2025 3 mins

How Can I Manage a Husband Who Doesn’t Provide And Threatens Divorce?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I’m a revert struggling in my marriage. My husband threatens divorce, refuses to provide, and opposes medical care. Living with my non-Muslim parents concerns me about my faith and that of my child. How should I handle this while fulfilling my Islamic duties? Answer Thank you for your question. […]
December 29, 2024 4 mins

What Is the Proper Form of Khul‘ Between Spouses?

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question What is the proper form of khul‘ (divorce initiated by the wife) between spouses? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds. Peace and blessings be upon the Messenger sent as a mercy […]
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