Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question My husband has spent three years fixated on a woman from his past — keeping and kissing her photographs and writing of his desire for her, even presenting her as his wife to colleagues. Is this zina of the eyes? Are my rights violated? Answer In the Name of […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question In my youth, I fell into sexual sins that I have long repented from. I fear that people who knew about them could still maliciously expose me. Must I disclose any of this to a prospective wife — and if not, what may I share? Answer In the Name […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Dear Shaykh, a husband said, “We are divorced” (or a similar explicit phrase) during a moment of anger. Is the divorce valid under Hanafi law? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. This question often comes after a moment of anger that is now regretted. The […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question My engagement broke ten days before the nikah. The break came from his side, without a Sharia reason. We have a written agreement that names the shabka as a gift, with photos and signed messages. His family is now asking for the shabka and the gifts back. Can I […]