Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Can a husband and wife agree together that the wife is the head of the household, rather than the husband? If not, would such an agreement be sinful, invalid, or simply a practical arrangement? Answer A husband and wife are free to agree on how to divide roles, chores, […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am a 32-year-old woman. I was forced into a nikah that ended in divorce after 1.5 years, which broke my trust. It took years to accept another proposal. I was engaged for 3 years, but my fiancé suddenly called off the wedding, also breaking my trust. Both men […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question In my past, I committed a serious wrong that was never brought to light or punished. I have since repented. Does this wrong disqualify me, in the eyes of the Sharia, from marrying and raising a family of my own? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) openly named A’isha (Allah be pleased with her) as the most beloved to him, and people sent gifts on her day, which caused some bitterness. How does this accord with the justice between wives that Islam requires, and with Islam’s […]