Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question A husband fulfills his Islamic obligation by spending on and taking care of his wife’s basic needs, including housing, food, clothing, and travel. However, the wife claims his money beyond these provisions is also her right. He is forbidden from spending it on his parents, other family members, or […]

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Abu Bakr Badhib Question Is it permissible for a woman to marry without her guardian’s consent? Answer In the name of Allah, and all praise is due to Allah, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah, his family, his companions, and those who follow […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I heard moral compensation after divorce (mut‘a) is obligatory in the Shafi‘i School on certain conditions. Can you tell me if this is true? For example, in the situation of a man who divorces his wife because she mistreated him, does the man have to pay mut’a? This seems […]

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Abu Bakr Badhib Question Is it permissible for the imam of a mosque in Western countries to conduct proceedings like khul‘ (divorce initiated by the wife)? Answer In the name of Allah, and all praise is due to Allah, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, the Messenger […]