Marriage and Divorce

April 29, 2026 6 mins

Must a Woman Return to an Abusive Husband Who Swore an Oath on the Quran?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question A woman left her abusive husband and sought khula. He now demands she return briefly, claiming he swore an oath on the Quran not to harm her. Is she required to return? Would refusing be disrespecting the Quran? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. I […]
April 25, 2026 3 mins

What Are Permissible Ways for a Husband to Cope With Delayed Marital Intimacy?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If a couple has done nikah but are delaying living together, and the husband fears falling into sin, yet the wife is not comfortable with certain forms of permissible intimacy due to past trauma, what should the husband do to protect his chastity while respecting her limits? Answer In […]
April 17, 2026 3 mins

What Should I Do if My Husband Abroad Neither Supports Me nor Communicates With ...

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What should I do if my husband is abroad and neither supports me nor communicates with me? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. Seeking Your Rights With Wisdom You have a right to seek your rights, but this should be done with consideration, intelligence, and […]
April 11, 2026 3 mins

Is A Wife Sinful For Refusing Return After Divorce?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Why is a husband allowed to take his wife back during the ‘idda of a revocable divorce without her consent? If the husband is abusive and the wife does not want to return, can he force her back into the marriage? Is she sinful if she refuses to go […]
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