Marriage and Divorce (Shafii)

October 7, 2023 3 mins

Should I Inform My Sister’s Suitor That She Has Schizophrenia?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I have a sister who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Now that she is medicated, she can function normally, but she must stay on medication for life. She is looking to marry. Initially, she disclosed her diagnosis early in the process of meeting suitors. This resulted in refusals from […]
October 3, 2023 2 mins

How Long Is the Waiting Period after a Divorce?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question If my husband divorces me (by saying it) three times on three different occasions (on one day or a few days apart each time), does this count as an irrevocable divorce? We have no intention to get back together and I was wondering what my Iddah period was? Is […]
September 27, 2023 1 min

Can I Marry Someone I Fornicated With?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question 1- If a Muslim fornicates with a disbeliever and then she converts and accepts Islam while this unlawful relationship is still going on and wants to marry the Muslim man who committed this sin with her, is it a valid Nikah? 2- If yes, is it not the case […]
September 21, 2023 6 mins

What Are the Rules Related to My Non-Muslim Grandparents?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My parents (may Allah bless them) converted before I was born, Alhamdulillah. However, I understand that they were both born from parents who were not married, as is unfortunately common in Western culture. Does this mean that ONLY my grandmother’s parents (if they were married), relatives, siblings, and children are […]
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