Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I entered into a private marriage agreement with a woman. There was no guardian (wali), no witnesses, and no public offer (ijab) or acceptance (qabul). Later, I said to her, “I release you.” Was this marriage valid in the Hanafi school? Does saying “I release you” count as a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]