Marriage and Divorce (Shafii)

August 25, 2023 2 mins

Should I Allow My Wife Extravagant Clothing at Special Events?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question What did the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) wear at his marriage? What colour was it?  What did the wives of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) wear in their marriage? And the female companions?  Should I allow my wife to wear extravagant […]
August 20, 2023 8 mins

What are the Rulings On Child Custody in Shafi‘i School?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My son is seven years old and begging to live with me, but his mother (who remarried) refuses to let him come with me. I am perturbed about his religion as he prayed five times a day under my care and was very interested in Islam, but his mother’s family […]
August 19, 2023 3 mins

Can One Parent Spy on Another to Get Custody?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Recently, I became a step-mom to two boys. Their mother is Muslim but was an addict and is not a good influence on the children. They have witnessed abuse in her home and possibly even experienced abuse. She frequently feeds them haram food, curses in front of them, and […]
August 18, 2023 2 mins

Can my Father Remarry His Ex-Wife Who Left Islam?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My father married this woman who embraced Islam a few years ago, and they had a son together but divorced after a while. And they were both in unlawful relationships when separated, but now they might want to remarry. However, we’re not sure if the woman became murtad whilst […]
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