Marriage and Divorce

May 25, 2026 4 mins

Does Delayed Acceptance of Khula Count as Divorce?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is a husband’s acceptance of his wife’s khula request given months after the original offer, without a new exchange of compensation, valid khula or divorce? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate This is not a valid khula. The original offer lapsed when you did not […]
May 23, 2026 4 mins

Is It Permissible for a Husband to Drink His Wife’s Milk in the Shafi‘i Scho...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible for a husband to suck his wife’s breast and drink her milk? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Yes, this is permissible in the Shafi‘i school. A husband may enjoy his wife’s entire body, and her milk is pure, so drinking it […]
May 22, 2026 6 mins

Is a Nikah by Text Message Valid Without Witnesses?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Was my nikah valid when it was done by text on Messenger, with no witnesses on my side, and the man reading out my written proposal to the two witnesses on his side? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. That this concerns you is […]
May 20, 2026 3 mins

Can a Husband Allow Men to Stay Overnight if His Wife Feels Uncomfortable?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Can a husband allow men to stay overnight if his wife feels uncomfortable? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. While a husband has certain recognized rights regarding hospitality in the marital home, his wife’s comfort and well-being carry significant weight. If her discomfort is genuine, […]
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