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Q: My husband is cruel to me, he treats me as if I’m a child who needs discipline what do you think of that? A: I am saddened to hear that. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “the best of you are the best to their wives…” As people of faith, we should strive… read more »
Q. My question is that if a women’s husband passes away and he is buried 2 days later; does the iddat of the women begin the day of the death or the day of the burial? A. Allah Ta’ala mentions the law of Iddah in the Quran: “For those men who die amongst you and… read more »
Q. Can a husband have conjugal relations with his wife during menses? A. It is prohibited for a husband to have conjugal relations with his wife during menses. Allah Ta’ala mentions in the Quran: “They ask you (O Muhammad ٍSallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) concerning menstruation. Say, “It is impure so leave (conjugal relations with) women during… read more »
Q. What are the types of Mahr for Nikah and how is it calculated? A. One of the many rights of a woman upon a man at the time of Nikah is Mahr (Dowry). Allah Ta’ala states in the Quran, “And give to the women (whom you marry) their Mahr (Dowry) with a good heart.” (Surah… read more »
Q. How many wives and concubines did Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam have and what are their names? A. Rasoolullah Sallallah Alayhi Wasallam married a total of 11 wives namely; Khadeejah bint Khuwaylid Radiyallahu Anha) Sawdah bint Zam’ah ibn Qays Radiyallahu Anha ‘Aa’ishah bint Abi Bakr Al-Siddeeq Radiyallahu Anha Hafsah bint ‘Umar Radiyallahu Anha Zaynab bint Khuzaymah Radiyallahu Anha Umm… read more »
Q. Can a man have sexual relations with a few women at one time? A. It should be noted that premarital sexual relationships are Haraam in Islam. A man cannot have sexual relationships with any woman out of the wedlock of marriage individually or collectively. It is also Haraam for a man to have sexual… read more »
Describe the Hoor found in Jannat. Tablig Jamaat’s people say that their chests will be bulging and each one will get 70-70. Is this correct? please Explain in detail Answer: Ref. No. 41/ In the name of Allah the most Gracious the most Merciful The answer to your question is as follows: The detail regarding… read more »
Q. Many men abuse their wives sometimes physically and sometimes emotionally. What is the status of physical and emotional abuse within marriages in Islam? A. It is important to note that marriage is a relationship that is based on mutual love and respect. A couple should honor and respect the rights of each other and… read more »
Q. My question is whether should a man desires another wife whether this would be seen as excess or greed I need to know who the dislike of worldly pleasures equates to having more than one wife. JazakAllah ghair. A. It is permissible for a man to marry one, two, three or four wives. It… read more »
Q. My father has two wives. He has separated form his second wife and his children from his second wife. If my father passes away, does his second wife and her children from him inherit from my father? A. As long as a husband is married to his wife/wives i.e. they were not divorced from… read more »