Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I met a guy who practices Islam, and we talked about marriage. Later, I said no, and everything happened so quickly. My mother also said no because she thought I was too young (19). After a few weeks, we cut contact and blocked each other, but we still have […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it possible for two people to perform nikah without having met until even after the nikah? I’ve read that the bride being present isn’t a necessary condition, and this is, of course, assuming the wali agrees and both parties are pleased Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most […]

Answered by Shaykh Farid Dingle Question About 12 years ago, I went for a legal separation from my husband (for obvious reasons) after being married for 27 years. I asked for a divorce, which he refused, but agreed to leave the house in return for half the money of the flat. I had to buy him […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I was married six months to an abusive man who swore at me, bruised me in the face, threw things, yelled, swore at my parents, and threatened divorce just to make me agree with him until my mental health was affected. He made many broken promises to change. I […]