Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Can a husband allow men to stay overnight if his wife feels uncomfortable? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. While a husband has certain recognized rights regarding hospitality in the marital home, his wife’s comfort and well-being carry significant weight. If her discomfort is genuine, […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What can a wife do if her husband is in a prolonged coma with no clear hope of recovery? Is it permitted for her to seek a divorce and remarry? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate Yes, there is a way for you to seek […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What is the Hanafi position on the nikah when a spouse apostatizes and then returns to Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. If one of the spouses apostatizes, the marriage will be dissolved (faskh), and the waiting period will be obligatory if the […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question A man wishes to marry a woman who was raised Muslim and used to wear the hijab, but who now says she does not believe in God. Is this marriage permitted? Summary Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate No. He may not marry her. A […]