Marriage and Divorce

October 2, 2025 3 mins

If I Separate Respectfully from a Marriage That Involved Deception, Will I Be Si...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I married with good intentions, but later learned her family hid facts like her age, health issues, and that I was pressured into a quick marriage. Post-marriage, we are not emotionally compatible, and I feel disconnected despite her efforts. If I separate respectfully, would I be sinful in Allah’s […]
October 2, 2025 3 mins

How Can I Preserve My Faith and Sanity While Facing Isolation from My Family Aft...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question How can I preserve my faith and sanity while facing emotional abuse and isolation from my family after a difficult divorce? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. I am sad […]
October 2, 2025 3 mins

Does Dhihar Take Effect If One Writes the Word While Thinking of Their Spouse?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Does dhihar take effect if one writes the word while thinking of their spouse without saying it? While writing a question about dhihar, a thought of my wife came to mind, and I felt like I had an intention. I did not say anything verbally. Does this constitute a […]
September 28, 2025 3 mins

Is Verbal Divorce Valid if Civil Law Rejects It?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If civil law does not recognize verbal divorce, does that make unregistered verbal divorce Islamically invalid as well? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. Divorce in Islam will be valid […]
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