Question Hi – regarding this question, I have always felt that the requirement for husbands to be fair to all his wives to be treated lightly in most muslim countries, with no sufficient legal provision to compel errant husbands or ex-husbands (for child support) and no enthusiasm to correct the injustice, nor is there social […]
Clarification on Marrying Non-Muslims
Question Regarding the last point (4), are you telling us that when in verse 5 of Al-Maedah (Chapter 5), Allah (swt) permits a Muslim man to marry a Christian woman then He does not expect that Muslim man to raise his children as Muslims? Rather, He would want him to give “them the proper foundation […]
Confused About Al Baqarah 2:222
Question Surah 2:222 tells me to not be joined by her..joined by her would refer to relations (having sex). But it doesn’t say that a woman is unable to pray. There are products that prevent liquids from flowing through-sorry to be graphic with that sentence. So my question is could surah 2:222 be referring to […]
Rules Regarding the ‘Iddah (Waiting Period) for Women Due to Divorce
Question Salaam Can you please explain rules regarding iddah for a working woman due to Talaaq Also she and 2 other sisters are doing voluntory work twice a month at a muslim home for aged where they mostly work with the aged females Will she be allowed to do this or does that fall under […]
Follow Up on Marriage for Fear of Sin Without Parental Approval
Question Asalamualaykum, JazakALLAH for your reply it has helped me alot. i would like to add further details to my question so you could help me further. i agree to what you said that our parents know more and want whats good for us. but the thing is my parents would agree to nikah its […]
Earning a Living With a Fraudulent Degree
Question dear jurists, i’m working as a computer programmer , qualifications are as under:- a) Pursuing MCA(computer Applications) b) Bsc (English,Zoology,Botany,Chemistry) c) 1yr diploma in computers(Govt.Recognised) d) 1yr diploma in computers(Aptech Limited)e) having 3-yrs experience in I.T. field. Now during doing BSc in a militancy affected place due to the environment at that time, Government […]
More on Head Covering
Question I have read all the responses to verse 24:31 and just wanted to understand what your stance was on head-covering from a mandatory requirement per the Qur’an. Is Head covering part of the Shari`ah? It seems that you have indicated that is not obligatory upon women by the Shari`ah. But there can be difference […]
More on the Law of Inheritance
Question Please clarify and explain the following questions. 1) How did you derive from 4:11, 4:12 & 4:112 that there are two categories of inheritors and that the first right of the property lies with the first category and then the remaining wealth/property is distributed to the second category. 2) Surah 2:180 states that “And […]
Leaving the Criterion of Modesty Upon Individuals
Question I quite understand the validity of the argument that prohibitive rulings could only be made if “a valid reason based on the Shari’ah (i.e. Islamic Law)” is available. What I do not understand is the criterion of inferring such a reason. Has it got to be established from direct textual evidence or can it […]
Comment on “Marriage Between a Muslim Woman and an Agnostic
Question I think, the lady just asked for the shariah rulings regarding the issue under consideration. As her fiance has not openly renounced his faith, there should be no objection towards the marriage. Answer The Shari’ah (i.e. Islamic Law) does not mention such a marriage, hence there is no prohibition. Since her fiance has not […]
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