Marriage and Divorce

March 4, 2026 2 mins

Does Divorce Said In Anger Still Count As A Valid Divorce?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If my husband has said divorce three times, but the first was in mild anger, the second in uncontrollable anger without intention, and the third during a heated fight without intending divorce, does this count as three valid divorces? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and […]
February 21, 2026 3 mins

Is A Nikah Valid With Two Witnesses But Without Wali’s Consent?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Both the witnesses are upright Muslims who pray regularly and are not engaged in open sin. One of them has studied Islamic Studies and once led two rak‘as of Tarawih. I chose him to ask the marriage questions to both the groom (me) and the bride. The bride is […]
February 21, 2026 2 mins

Why Do Some Men Prefer Monogamy Despite Other Permissions?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question If hur al-‘ayn are a reward suited to men’s natural desire for companionship, why do some men prefer monogamy or wish to be with only their worldly wife in Paradise? Is this due to their fitra being suppressed in this world by emotional pain or flawed relationships? Answer In […]
February 20, 2026 3 mins

How Should Ongoing Emotional Manipulation in Marriage Be Handled?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How should ongoing emotional manipulation in marriage be handled Islamically? Answer I pray you are well. Emotional Manipulation Is a Form of Injustice Ongoing emotional manipulation is a difficult and painful matter. It is not something light. If emotional manipulation is used to cause someone pain, then it is a […]
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