Marriage and Divorce

August 6, 2026 4 mins

Can We Delay Marriage to Complete Our Studies?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I am 19, and she is 17. We both want to marry early, but her family opposes me, and she has about 9 years of medical school ahead of her. Should we prioritize marriage or education, and may we keep communicating with marriage as the intention? Answer In the […]
August 5, 2026 2 mins

Is a Secret Nikah Permissible if We Fear Our Parents Will Refuse?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rashim Reasat Question My partner and I intend to marry, and regret remaining in a relationship outside of nikah. As we are both still studying and not financially stable, we fear our parents would refuse a proposal. We are considering a private nikah now and informing our families later to avoid […]
July 31, 2026 7 mins

Can I End an Engagement Because I Am Not Attracted to Him?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permissible to end an engagement before marriage because of a lack of attraction? If someone is engaged or pressured to marry without attraction, is remaining unmarried preferable to marrying while still desiring someone else? Is it acceptable to decline marriage for lack of attraction, with no fear […]
July 20, 2026 2 mins

Can I Marry Someone Who Is in an Unlawful Relationship?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rahim Reasat Question Should I conceal a sin I know of, and can I marry someone in an unlawful relationship? Answer In the name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Ever-Merciful. All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of all beings, and may peace and blessings be upon our master Muhammad. Yes, you […]
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