Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question A foundational maxim of Sacred Law is the principle of “no harm” (la darar). However, the minimum requirement for marriage is physical and mental maturity, with physical maturity defined as the capacity to bear intercourse safely. This raises the question: Does this requirement permit the very harm that the […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is a nikah valid if the wife said the shahada without belief and later left Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. The validity of the nikah in this situation depends on what faith the wife held before she said the shahada. If she were […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it wrong to support a marriage when the man is not financially responsible? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. No, supporting a marriage to a man who is genuinely financially irresponsible is a disservice to everyone involved, including the man himself. Financial responsibility is […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Can I pray in a restroom if my job does not allow me to pray elsewhere? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. No, telling one’s wife “you may leave” does not count as granting her the right to divorce herself. The Two Forms of Delegated […]