Find authentic Islamic Answers from over 83,000 questions. You can narrow down your search from Hanafi, Shafi'i, Maliki, and Hanbali schools of law. This answer was collected from MuftiOnline.co.za, where the questions have been answered by Mufti Zakaria Makada (Hafizahullah), who is currently a senior lecturer in the science of Hadith and Fiqh at Madrasah Ta’leemuddeen, Isipingo Beach, South Africa.
Q: My husband has been having an affair with a woman for over 2 years. Recently I gave given birth to our 4th child, the baby is only 2 months old. My other children are still small. She has 3 sons. He says that he wants to make nikah but at times he also seems… read more »
Q: 1. Is there equality in marriage between a Gujarati boy and a Pashtun girl? 2. Is there equality in lineage between Gujaratis and Pashtuns? A: 1. The things that are taken into consideration in non-Arabs is their social standing, their commitment to deen and occupation. 2. Non-arabs have lost their lineage. And when they… read more »
Q: I would like to know what is feminism and how do we protect ourselves from it? A: Our understanding of feminism is talking about women’s rights. When people generally speak about women’s rights today they confuse themselves by saying that they should be equal in all respects. Whereas the Qur’aan Shareef says that men… read more »
Q: I married a Muslim man as a second wife. When his first wife was informed, she threatened to poison me, my (our) husband, the children and herself. I am new to Islam and my husband is teaching me about the religion. I have no idea what to do as my husband now fears for… read more »
Q: During a person’s lifetime, if he wishes to give wealth to his children, should he follow the same rules of inheritance that apply after his death? In other words, should a father give his sons and daughters equally while alive or can he give his sons more than his daughters? A: The law of inheritance… read more »
Q: I have a few questions regarding the running of Islamic Organisations. Can you please tell me if the following clauses are legitimate in running Islamic Organisations. (A) “Decision making at Mashwaras shall as far as possible be undertaken on the basis of unanimity of views. If this is not possible, due to difference of… read more »
Q: How should one advise a female family member who feels strongly about gender equality? A: Take them out in tableegh jamaat. And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best. Answered by: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach) Original Source Link
Q: My friend offered for me to be his second wife. Before agreeing, I would like to know about the rights of a second wife. How does it differ from the rights of the first wife? He told me that he will not live with me and have more children with me because he already… read more »
Q: I wanted to know about second nikaah in Islam? A: It is permissible for a man to marry a second wife. If he marries a second wife, he should practise equality between both wives. And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best. Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada Checked & Approved: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo… read more »
Q: What is the ruling on a husband who only provides for one wife and not the other even though he has 2 wives? My husband lives with his second wife and I am the first. He pays rent where he lives and buys groceries but I see to myself. I pay my own rent… read more »