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Question: On marriage of a man to more than one wife. I know it is a very tricky and difficult matter. When a man has more than 1 wife must he provide, separate living quaters or home. Must he be equal in all things, example food, clothing, shelter, and intimate relations. Is he allowed to… read more »
Question: On marriage of a man to more than one wife. I know it is a very tricky and difficult matter. When a man has more than 1 wife must he provide, separate living quaters or home. Must he be equal in all things, example food, clothing, shelter, and intimate relations. Is he allowed to… read more »
Question: If a woman marries someone without the knowledge and consent of her parents, would that marriage be valid according to Islam. Answer: بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In normal circumstances, a woman should not seek to contract a marriage without the knowledge and permission of her Wali (legal Islamic guardian). Except in cases where… read more »
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Can you please tell me if the Qurʾān or ḥadīth (islamic source texts) mention how transsexual people should live? Is it permissible for them to change gender? Are they allowed to marry? I feel for them and do understand they suffer a pain with no bounds. Would appreciate very much… read more »
Q: How do you share food for your wives when one’s children are more than the others. For example, if the first wife has 4 children and the second wife has 8 children and the third has 6 children; is sharing the same quantity for them justice? A: The wive’s shares will be the same… read more »
Q: My in laws have recently ‘gifted’ their properties to their children within their lifetime in a manner which has not accounted for their most dutiful eldest son, who has financed many cash injections of daily expenditures for his parents and siblings (education, travel, groceries, shopping) over a span of 3 decades such that these… read more »
Q: Husband has 2 wives; one is a housewife and the other one is working. The husband said to the working wife that she should bear all the expenses by herself because she is working. What should be the distribution of nights as the working wife only visits on weekends and for the whole week… read more »
Q: Can someone marry a second wife without taking permission from his first wife according to Islam? A: It is not a precondition for the validity of the second nikaah that the husband seek permission from his first wife. However, we totally discourage secret nikaahs as this leads to a lot of complications coming about… read more »
Q: Is it necessary for a man to seek permission or even to bring to the notice of his first wife about his second marriage? I know its after effects but I just want to know as per shariah if it is necessary or required? A: Thought it is not a precondition for the validity… read more »
Q: Do only parents have the highest position and right to be respected and kids deserve no respect? If parents don’t treat every child with equality by loving one child more and not caring for the others, is it ok in shariah? A: Shariah has commanded that parents should show equal attention and love to each… read more »