Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is a secret marriage without parental knowledge valid, and must it be disclosed later? Answer I pray you are well. Suitability and the Role of the Wali In the Hanafi school, there is a principle known as kafa’a, meaning suitability. This refers to whether the groom is a suitable match […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My question is whether this kind of conversation already causes a divorce. I asked my husband, “How would you pronounce a divorce?” He said, “We are going to divorce now.” Then I asked, “You’ve said that before, did you mean it then?” He replied, “No, I never had the […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If a man had intercourse with his ex-wife after divorce and she became pregnant without remarrying, can he legally recognize the child, seek visitation rights, or apply for joint custody according to Islamic law? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can an agnostic woman who is respectful of Islam and supportive of her Muslim partner be considered from Ahl al-Fatra, and would marriage to her be permissible? Answer In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Especially Merciful. No, such a woman cannot be considered from Ahl al-Fatra, and marriage […]