Marriage and Divorce (Shafii)

May 4, 2023 2 mins

What Is the Right Way to Approach Someone for Marriage?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am friends with a girl, and we have never indulged in anything haram, and I like her in the purest of ways and see a future with her. She refrains from haram activities and is a very pure and pious person. We will move to London soon to […]
April 28, 2023 2 mins

Can I Have a Nikah and Move In with My Wife Later?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am a 21-year-old man who wants to get married to a 20-year-old girl. We are both currently studying and have no income at the moment. Is it permissible to get married and live separately with our parents until we start to earn? Then in sha’ Allah, she will […]
April 16, 2023 2 mins

Is it Obligatory to Consummate One’s Marriage?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I would like to know if consummating one’s marriage is an obligation in Islam. If not, is it permissible for a husband and wife (had nikah) to sleep together even though they have not moved into their own home or consummated the marriage? Answer In the Name of Allah, the […]
April 14, 2023 2 mins

Does Masturbation Make Marriage Obligatory?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question A man does not fear falling into fornication per se. He does not look at pornography. On occasion, despite resistance, he lapses into masturbation. Does this obligate his getting married, or is it sufficient that he repents from that action? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and […]
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