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 […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is a father obligated in any madhhab to financially support his adult son in marrying a second wife for desire, and must he provide maintenance for the second wife if the son cannot afford it? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I will be marrying a girl from my home country, insha’Allah. To bring her to Australia on a permanent spouse visa will cost me $9000. I told the girl and her parents that the application fee for the visa would be my mahr. They agreed to it. But is it […]