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

Marriage With Non-Muslims

Question What is Islam’s standings on: Non-Muslim man marrying a Muslim woman Muslim man marrying non-Muslim woman “Non-Muslim” refers to Christians, Hindus etc. Answer A few aspects of your question are directly covered by the Qur’an has clearly stated that: Women from the people of the book, that is Jewish and Christian women are lawful (in […]

Should the Father be Present During Childbirth?

Question Does Islam encourage husbands to be with their wives during childbirth? I would appreciate an answer. Answer The Shari`ah is silent about the issue that you have stated. This means that a person may or may not be present at the time his wife is giving birth to his child. The Shari`ah (that is […]

Muslim Greetings

Question I was having a conversation with an older brother and he brought up the point that when I greet him I should not embrace him.  In America, especially among the African-American Muslims there is a common practice of greeting each other (the brothers that is) and doing a practice common in Egypt of touch […]

On Paper Marriage

Question Paper marriage is becoming very common in UK and USA among expatriates from poor countries. Muslims and non-Muslims are equally involved in this practice. Is it an acceptable thing to do from Islamic point of view if exercised without any lustful intentions, in fact, solely for economic reasons? As a result of paper marriage […]

Islamic Stance on Marriage With Minors

Question Although many people do not like it, marriage to children is a part of Islam. Allah says: “if you fear that you can not deal fairly with “the orphans” marry who seems good to you, two, three, or four”; and orphans are below the age of puberty. Answer In my opinion, the marriage that […]

A Question Regarding Inter-Sect Marriage

Question I would like to know whether a Muslim Sunni Hanafi1 girl can marry a Muslim Mahdavi boy. What if they have been in love with each other for the past 5 years. As she did not know of the differences between the two sects and they had a feeling that they will marry soon. […]

How to Respond to the Sick?

Question What is the Islamic response to physical/psychological impairment that has an impact on daily life? Answer Clarification Sought I am extremely sorry but I could not fully understand your question. What exactly do you mean by: “Islamic response to…”? Does it mean how Islam wants us to deal with such people? Or what is […]

How Can a Woman Divorce Her Husband?

Question Must a woman have her husband’s permission in order to divorce? Can a woman divorce for any reason (as her husband can) or only for specific reasons? If it is only for specific reasons could you please specify what they are? Answer In conformity with the fact that the man as a husband is […]