Question: Assalamu Alaykum Q1) Should a Muslim man living in a Western country get married because he is falling into sin even though he is not mentally mature enough for marriage and does not understand the responsibility that he will have to carry as the husband in marriage and he does not have a car and he does not have a job? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi … [Read more...]
Falling into Sin: Should I Marry Despite Lacking Maturity, a Job and Financial Means?
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Delayed Mahr
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September 7, 2026 by
Question: I’ve heard of an initial mahr and a “delayed” portion by some families. What is that delayed portion? Is it cultural as part of mahr or is it the amount in case of a divorce or something? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ʿAlaykum Wa-Raḥmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh There is a common misconception among some Muslims that the mahr must be divided into an immediate portion and a … [Read more...]
Iddah After Seclusion
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August 1, 2026 by
Question: Assalamualaykum Respected Mufti saheb A lady got married. She stayed for 3 weeks with her husband in seclusion [khalwah ṣaḥīḥah]. She got divorced. Does she have to sit for iddah if intercourse never took place? Please advice Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ʿAlaykum Wa-Raḥmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh In principle, if a woman is divorced after a valid nikāḥ and a valid seclusion … [Read more...]
Can a divorce take place automatically if there is no communication between the spouses?
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June 19, 2026 by
Question: Can a divorce take place automatically if there is no communication between the spouses? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ʿAlaykum Wa-Raḥmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh In principle, a divorce does not take place automatically merely because there is no communication between the spouses, regardless of how long that period may be. A marriage will be terminated through a recognised … [Read more...]
Secret Nikah
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August 2, 2025 by
Question: Assalamualaykum. I am committed to making Nikaah to a brother from ………… and I am in ……….. His age is xx and I, xx. He came down from …… in order to ask my father for my hand and make Nikaah. We hoped to make Nikaah and live separately until he is able to secure a home for us both in his city. My father accepted him and was happy with everything about him except for his current financial status. He denied our request to make … [Read more...]
Is it permissible to marry a woman after impregnating her?
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August 16, 2024 by
Question: Is it permissible to marry a woman after impregnating her? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh According to Hanafi Madhab, it is permissible to marry a woman after impregnating her, provided she is not already married. Note: This is the ruling which Fuqaha have given for the aftermath of the unforeseen circumstance. Islam strictly … [Read more...]
