Divorce
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Marriage before legal divorce is complete
Ustadha Hedaya Hartford, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I have recently divorced my wife Islamically with 3 Talaq's. According to Islamic Law, she is no longer my wife, we are divorced. However, according to Canadian Law, we are only seperated and not divorced yet.
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The D-BOMB: What happens after one pronounces divorce three times?
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
If a man says the word for divorce 3 times or says 'I divorce you' three times, if no one is witness to this and no one else has heard these words are they still married? If these words were said one after the other, in …
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Relations with one's wife whilst she is pregnant
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
I have Question regarding what I read in a book printed and translated by Darul Ishaat called The Wisdom Behind The Command of Islam by Shaykh Muhammad Ashraf Ali Thanvi.
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Divorce: Marriage Without Consummation, Annulment, Iddah...
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Brother X and Sister Y were married for a short while before things turned sour. The couple never lived together and the marriage was never consummated (even though they had the opportunity too).
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When a Woman Converts While Married to a Non-Muslim Man
Sidi Talal al-Azem
If a non-Muslim married woman converts to Islam and divorces her non-Muslim husband, does she have to observe the iddah in his home?
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My husband signed our divorce papers. But, seemingly to stop me from marrying after him, he refuses to give me a proper Islamic divorce. What can I possibly do?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
My husband signed our divorce papers. But, seemingly to stop me from marrying after him, he refuses to give me a proper Islamic divorce. What can I possibly do?
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Problems with the 'Idda (post-marriage waiting period)
Sidi Talal al-Azem
I left my husband because of mental and verbal abuse. After reconciliation attempts and discussions with my husband, the Imam of the masjid granted us a divorce - the paper was signed this morning.
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Some Questions on the Waiting Period (Iddah)
Shaykh Ilyas Patel
Can you please help me to understand the rulings on iddat? My current understanding is that a woman is not supposed to leave her house for the entire duration, unless necessary for earning a living or some other unavoida…
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The Difference between Khul` and Divorce
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
I was wondering what the fiqh is regarding the difference between khula and divorce.
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Questions Regarding The Waiting Period (Idda)
Shaykh Abu Usamah
What is the proper conduct of the widow after the death of her husband? The 'iddah', (waiting period) is well known - she may not marry again until 4 months and 10 days have passed. Is there any other recommended conduct…
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When a Couple Divorce: Support and Maintenance
Shaykh Ilyas Patel
One Christian said that when she read the translation of the Quran it was written there that when a woman who divorces her husband gets no money (or something similar). So how is it? What are the rulings about the money …
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Husband refuses to divorce: What can the wife do?
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Husband refuses to divorce: What can the wife do? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, In Islam, divorce is considered to be the worst of the …
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Repentance, Talking About Past Sin, and Avoiding That Which Does Not Concern One
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I am married very happily and my wife is very good to me. But before I was married (while engaged) I had physical relations with a woman for a month (never performed intercourse).
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Question on Khula v Divorce
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Would this statement be acceptable?
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Showering with one's spouse
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
What is the ruling on taking a shower with one's wife? If it's permissible, is it better adab not to (e.g. if it leads to one conversing with one's wife in the lavatory in which the shower is situated - which is consider…
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Divorce by law: does it count Islamically?
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
I have a question about Islamic Divorce that I hope you can help me with. I am a British born convert to Islam. I became a Muslim in 1984.
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If a husband has lost interest in his wife, but still loves her, and his wife tries to seduce h
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
If a husband has lost interest in his wife, but still loves her, and his wife tries to seduce him and this also fails, what can she do? Is there a dua for a husband to become attracted to his wife?
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Difference between Khula and Divorce
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
I was wondering what the fiqh is regarding the difference between khula and divorce.
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The Marriage of a Woman who Converts…
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
There is a lady who has reverted, but her husband is still without religion, but believes in God. I told her that she would have to leave him immediately. There was some discussion and I gave some evidences.
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Bedroom: If wife is tired…
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
If one's wife is sleeping or is too tired to have intercourse, is one allowed to rub against her in order to ejaculate? Is this the same as masturbation?
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Marriage, Divorce, Re-Marriage, and My Daughter’s Marital Future
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I am a convert to Islam …. I left my husband… because he was going to force our daughter to marry someone that she did not want to marry. He had threat to kill her many times if she did not marry who he wanted her to mar…
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Divorce in anger and subsequent doubts
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Last weekend (Thursday night) around 10 pm my husband divorced me in a fit of anger amid arguments. He says he was not pre-planned but it just got spelled out due to anger. The problem is we are not sure how many times h…
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Speaking During Lovemaking
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
What is the ruling in the Hanafi school for speaking to one's spouse during lovemaking? What if one is obliged to say something to the other spouse in order to ascertain their comfort or to increase their pleasure during…
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Why does the Qur'an give husbands the right to beat their wives? This sounds like pure savager
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Why does the Qur'an give husbands the right to beat their wives? This sounds like pure savagery. Are women to be treated as animals? This has always distressed me.
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Does a non-verbal pronouncement of divorce count as a pronouncement of divorce?
Shaykh Sohail Hanif, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Does a non-verbal pronouncement of divorce count as a pronouncement of divorce? i.e. The man "says" it "aloud" in his mind (without moving lips, vocal cords, mouth)?
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Forced to divorce…
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Sir my father beat me with a cricket bat coz he wanted that I give divorce to my wife.
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Is a divorce by text message valid in Hanafi fiqh
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Is a divorce by text message valid under Hanafi fiqh provided the message was really sent by the partner and not by a third party using the partners phone?
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Permissibility of leaving one’s wife for studies
Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Mangera
I have intention of going to Pakistan for Islamic studies for 1 year. I am married with no kids. Is it permissible for me to leave my wife behind for 1 year (she will be living with my family) but she is sad because of m…
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Telling Husband About Old Boyfriend?
SunniPath Answer Service Team
I had a boyfriend, and now I have repented, but during that time we had kissed. I am soon going to marry someone else and I am worried that if he asks me about this issue, am I allowed to lie, so as to not ruin the marri…
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Piercing for Husband’s Pleasure?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Would it be permissible for my wife to pierce her nipples or navel for my pleasure?