Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If a husband passes away, is his wife permitted to use their frozen embryos for conception? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. No, it is not permissible for a widow to use frozen embryos for conception after her husband’s death. According to the fatwa of […]

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question What is the limit for spending on a wedding without falling into extravagance? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the Master of the Messengers, his Family, and all his Companions. The Significance of Wedding Celebrations It is […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I committed sinful acts with someone I intended to marry. We repented, but my mother found out and now refuses the marriage, threatening to disown me and force another marriage. What should I do? Answer Thank you for your question. I empathize with your pain and frustration and I […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Does the prohibition of Hurmat al-Musahara universally apply, and what is the Shafi‘i perspective on mistaken acts versus zina in this context? For example, if a man mistakenly has relations with his mother-in-law, assuming she is his wife, does this invalidate his marriage? Similarly, would marrying the daughter of a […]