Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What is the ruling on the custom requiring the bride’s family to provide a house for the groom, and on dividing the daughter’s inheritance only after she receives the house and jewelry? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My husband, following the Shafi‘i school, said “I leave you” during a moment of extreme anger, without intending divorce. Does this count as a valid talaq, especially if it was not clearly worded or intended? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My husband unexpectedly pronounced divorce while laughing, with no memory or awareness of the event. Trusted scholars performed istikhara and confirmed he was affected by sihr (black magic), which impaired his control and memory. Is the talaq valid in this case according to the Shafi‘i school? Answer In the Name […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If a husband takes a second wife, can the first wife request khula‘ due to emotional pain? In polygamy, is a husband obliged to have intimacy with each wife on her night, or is fairness limited to time and provisions? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and […]