What is a Nikah Kitabah? A common trend in the practicing communities has become the idea of “Celibate marriage” or “Katb al kitab” where a brother and sister have their nikah done and have an extended period where are not cohabiting. This is increasing in popularity because young muslims are choosing to protect themselves from the fitan of living in […]
Is it “Haram” to dislike your father to the extent that you do not participate in his janaza intentionaly for personal and unforgiving reasons? _____________________________________________________ Dishonoring parents is perceived to be a major sin. Allah SWT has mentioned the obedience to the parents in parallel with his Tawheed. Allah says in Surat Al-Isra’, verse 20: “Thy Lord hath decreed that […]
Recently i let a sister know,through intermediaries, that im interested in marriage with her. was what i did haram or makrooh? Normally, you would talk to your parents and take them to pay the sister’s parents a visit. If agreed, you could talk to her in the presence of a male Chaperon (Mahram). If there is a mutual understanding […]
I need some advice on marriage. I am a 23 year old brother in university and I know a very nice, pious muslim girl and I feel that she would make a good wife. She was in one of my classes this semester and I want to know how I can make a proposal for marriage. Should I get a […]
I wanted to ask a scholar’s point of view in terms of proper Islamic etiquette in regards to marriage. Is it proper to talk to someone through e-mail in regards to marriage? I’ve been asked by a sister if I could give my e-mail address to a brother who is looking for someone to marry. He has not seen me, […]
Who can be a Mahram? Can my husband take my 70 year old grandmother for Umrah? Is he considered a mahram? Please provide any sources/references if you have. The scholars have listed five conditions for a person to be considered a mahram. He should be male, Muslim, adult, and of sound mind, and he should be a relative to whom […]
This advice was given to Umm Ayas Bint Awf Bin Muslim ash-Shaybani by her mother Umamah Bint al-Harith shortly before her wedding. “O my daughter! If the advice were to be left off the virtuous and well mannered, you would be in no need of advice. However, the advice reminds the forgetful and guides the wise. And if a woman […]
Have you ever wondered why Islam wants us to marry. This article will break down step by step the orders related to marriage and what are the ultimate benefits of marriage. 1. The Law of Allah Marriage is one of the laws of Allah that he has established for our world. The law related to marriage is the law of […]
