Marriage and Divorce (Shafii)

October 16, 2024 3 mins

Is My Marriage Valid if the Shaykh Acted as My Wali Due to Estranged Family Rela...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I got married three years ago, during which I had a strained relationship with my father and faced issues with my older brother, who interfered in the marriage. We requested the Shaykh performing the nikah to act as my wali since my mother attempted to contact my father, but he […]
September 28, 2024 3 mins

Is My Wife Divorced If I Thought of Her While Speaking About Divorce?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I converse with my wife, narrating stories about other people’s divorces. Upon mentioning “divorce” in one of these stories, I couldn’t help but think of my wife. Consequently, after these discussions, I am concerned about the validity of my own marriage. Does this render the divorce valid, and what action […]
September 27, 2024 4 mins

Can Parents Reject a Proposal Based on Culture or Because They Don’t Like Him?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Can parents reject a proposal from a pious man because they don’t like him and his family? He doesn’t have a university degree but is independent, working full-time, earns decently, and supports his parents as well. My parents think the families don’t match, but he and I are compatible, […]
September 25, 2024 2 mins

Could Random Words Constitute Divorce?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question 1. My wife asked me a general question about food, and I answered “no” with the intention of divorce. Will this event count as a divorce? 2. Will saying these short words with the intention of divorce be counted? “Go” / “Enough” / “No” / “Alone” Answer In the Name […]
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