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Marriage and Divorce

October 6, 2023 3 mins

Does An Implicit Offer and Acceptance Validate Marriage?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I recently read that based on Hanafi fiqh, although agreed upon by all major scholars, the offer and acceptance in front of witnesses is a mandatory requirement, which, if not fulfilled, invalidates the Nikah contract. I got married six years ago to my Moroccan wife. We met online and […]
October 6, 2023 2 mins

What is the Duration for a Woman to Get Married after Her Father’s Demise?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question One of my relatives whose father died recently, is looking for a husband to get married. Still, the community is saying that if a woman’s father dies and wants to get married, she must do it within 40 days of her father’s demise. Otherwise, she has to wait for […]
October 3, 2023 2 mins

How Should I Deal With A Broken-Hearted Suitor?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am getting to know a suitor who was previously engaged to someone, but she died in 2017. He said he still loves her a lot and needs time to work through his feelings. I am maintaining my distance in accordance with Islamic principles. He is a nice guy […]
October 3, 2023 3 mins

What Is The Best Way I Can Get Married?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am a 20 year old Muslim boy and I am in a relationship with a Muslim girl who is 18 years old. How can we get married and how can we talk to our families to accept our marriage in the best way? Answer Thank you for your […]