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Marriage and Divorce

November 4, 2023 2 mins

Did Being Raped by Her Father in Law End My Friend’s Marriage?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question I have recently come across a report in relation to a fatwa conveyed by some Ulama in response to the rape of a mother of five by her father-in-law, decreed that her marriage with the rapist’s son was no longer valid. How can this be? Does this not create more […]
November 4, 2023 3 mins

How Can I Maintain a Halal Relationship with the Girl I Love?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I love a girl. She also loves me. But we are not old enough to marry. We talk online. Now she wants to keep it halal. How can I stay halal and love her? I can’t stop talking with her. It breaks me not talking with her. Answer Thank […]
November 4, 2023 2 mins

Am I Sinning If My Father Doesn’t Attend My Nikah Celebration?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Seven months ago, I had my nikah with my husband, and we are planning on doing the celebration in a month. My dad kept insisting that we get married at the council. However, my husband and I are still weighing the pros and cons, and we didn’t book any […]
November 3, 2023 3 mins

Is Nikah Valid via Conference Video Call?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Three years back, My cousin married my husband on video call. They are all Hanafi. My husband, two adult male cousins who acted as witnesses, and the bride, all four, were at separate physical locations, connected via conference video call. My husband read the nikah, and the offer and acceptance […]