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I need your help in the following case. A Pakistani Muslim man married a white American about 18 years ago. She embraced Islam at the time of Nikah.…
Social IssuesWife Cheated, What Do I Do?Soon after our marriage 25 years ago, my wife committed adultery. This only came to my attention in the last 6 weeks. I have read several extracts from…
Social IssuesWho can be a Witness at Nikah?I would like to confirm who is allowed to be a witness to Nikah . Everyone I know seems to have a different opinion on what is required.…
Social IssuesWhat Happens to the Nikah (Marriage Contract) if I Don't Attend Friday Prayers?Is it true that if married men miss the Friday prayer three times it affects the nikah? Where me and my husband live we had 2 masjids. One…
Social IssuesSome Questions about the Divine Law regarding the Rise and Fall of NationsThe Qur'an states: Indeed, God never alters the position of [favors that He bestows upon] a nation, unless they alter it themselves ( Surah Al-Ra'd 13:11) Several questions…
Social IssuesBirth Control for Financial ReasonsI recall being in a discussion with some older brothers at an Islamic Conference here and they were promoting the notion that we as Muslims must have 15…
Social IssuesCan One Wife Ask Her Husband to Divorce Another?Can a first wife ask her husband to divorce his other wife? Would he be right to obey her wishes?
Social IssuesDivorce Upon Parent's RequestShould we obey our parents if they ask one to divorce a spouse because of disagreements between the in-laws?
Social IssuesCan a Man Wear Shorts?Is it permissible for a Muslim male to wear shorts that fall just above the knee? Or to wear shorts at all? Regards,
Social IssuesValidity of DivorceI have read and heard several different opinions on the validity of 3 pronunciations of divorce. The opinion seems to vary depending on the school of thought. Can…
Social IssuesAge of Taklif - Responsibility of Adhering to the Directives of the Shari`ahWhen is the age of maturity for a girl when it is obligatory for her to read prayers and observe Hijab ? I know that we need to…
Social IssuesMan's AwrahDoes the awra of the male include the knee or not/ many people that I talked to say yes, but in the English translation of the Dr. Karadawi's…