Understanding Islam

Explaining Islam in Light of the Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ‎)

Marriage to Fornicators vs Marrying Two Sisters

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Question If a couple who have been guilty of zina marry before they repent, is the marriage legally valid even though Allah says in surah nur verse 3 that such a thing is haram on the believers. If so, how does the validity of this marriage differ from other haram marriages such as marrying a […]

Deadbeat Husband

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Question Salam alaikum My husband lies about his coditions to get benefits. I have tried so many times to tell him to find a job but it always end up in argument. Anyway 2 years ago he decided to get a second wife who lives in Finland. I am very upset as he doesn’t work […]

When is it Alright to Lie?

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Question can i lie to my parent to protect them? my mother is extremely depressed and in a span of months has lost her father to alzheimers and now is losing her mother to cancer and her sister was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and her brother abandoned his parents and my father lost his job […]

Christian Not Sure What To Do Marrying a Muslim

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Question I am a Christian woman due to marry a Muslim man in the UK. We and our families have agreed to carry out a civil ceremony in the presence of over 100 guests. Without having previously agreed, my fiance’s father is requesting we carry out an islamic marriage and signing of the contract. I […]

Forced Marriage

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Question Is it wrong to say no to a marriage proposal, My parents are forcing me to marry that guy, Ive tried explaining every body but my parents call me disobedient cuz im saying no to them, my brother is the only one on my side, my mom keeps on crying and emotionally blackmailing me […]

False Love

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Question I was in love with a muslim man only.He told me lie regarding his name and work. Then by forcing me he have sex with me.By telling that if he want he any girl will have sex with him but he love me. When i got pregnant he said not to call him again […]

Wanting Divorce for No Reason

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Question I have 2 questions regarding the issue of divorce. Having difficulties with her marriage ,a wife refuses to go for mediation or counselling first ,as is enjoined in the Quran(4:35) and just wants to ask for divorce. Should the syariah court ordered counseling to be done first or it can just proceed with the […]

What Is Mehr in Islam?

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Question I want to know what Islam (Shariat) says about Mehr? what is its significance and spirit ?and why it is paid to woman(wife) What type of Mehr are there. Please explain Muaajal and Indultalib Mehr Answer Mehr is a token of responsibility that the groom gives to the bride. This symbolizes the husband’s role […]