Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can a woman directly approach a man for marriage? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick discusses the permissibility and etiquette of a woman directly expressing interest in marriage to a man within Islamic guidelines. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I told my wife, “We are not together anymore,” and then said “talaq” quietly to myself, intending one divorce. Is this considered one divorce or two? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question With many women now financially independent, should the rulings on polygyny be reconsidered? Additionally, is a man permitted to marry again without his first wife’s consent, and how does Aisha’s marriage (Allah be pleased with her) relate to child marriage in Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, the […]

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Is it permissible for me to look at a picture of a woman without a hijab before I marry her? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds. Peace and blessings be upon […]