Marriage and Divorce

August 21, 2026 3 mins

Can I Give Up My Right of Divorce?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I make hasty decisions when angry. I have already issued two divorces, and I fear a third. Can I give up my right of divorce, or bind myself by a contract so that it cannot be issued in haste? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and […]
August 20, 2026 5 mins

What Do I Do When My Husband Refuses to Acknowledge My Family?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question My husband and I get along well and prioritize each other. The one recurring conflict is his refusal to visit or interact with my family. He says he does not share their values, sees no Islamic obligation to build a relationship with them, and takes my suggestions of compromise […]
August 19, 2026 4 mins

Is Disclosure of a Concealed Past Sin Required Before Marriage?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I committed a serious sin in the past, repented sincerely, and have not returned to it. Allah concealed it. A prospective spouse has strict criteria regarding a woman’s past and is asking me directly for a yes-or-no answer. I do not want to lie, nor disclose what Allah has […]
August 19, 2026 3 mins

Is It Sinful to Divorce a Mentally Ill Wife?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have been married for 10 years with no children. My wife struggles with mental health issues, including ADHD and Borderline Personality Disorder, causing anger, emotional outbursts, depression, and conflict. Despite encouraging treatment and involving family, there’s little progress, and she refuses professional help. If a husband, after years […]
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