Marriage

Dancing in private for one's spouse

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher

I wanted to ask that is it permissible for a wife to dance for her husband’s pleasure, in the privacy of their own room? If yes, can it be a provocative dance. You might have heard about one of these dances, which includ…

My Future sister-in-law has removed her Hijab

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher

I am a practising muslimah who comes from a conservative and educated practising sunni muslim family (Mashallah). My sisters and I all observe hijaab and we all try to better ourselves as muslims each day.

Non-muslim half brothers

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher

I reverted a year ago, alhumdulillah, but am not sure as to what is appropriate with my non muslim family members. Do I have to wear hijab in front of my half brothers (my father's sons from his previous marraige)? What …

Sexual discharges and ghusl

Is it necessary to take bath in the disharge of fluids by outside play with wife with out sexual intercourse?

Hijab: problems can you help me

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher

I was happy to find out your site because it's been 2 years that I have a big problem. Indeed, two years ago I decided to wear the hidjab. First, I have to explain you where I am from. I live in the North of France, I am…

Sleeping with newborn/child

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher

I would like to know, according to Islam, what is the best way for small children to sleep, from newborn to 2,3 years old.

Is sleeping on belly haram?

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Is sleeping on one's belly haram? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah, It isn't haram to sleep on one's stomach. However, it would be considered improper manners.

Relationships

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher

There is a big difference between love & arranged marriages, or so I've heard. But what I don't understand is how love marriages can actually "exist" if you don't become their boyfriend or friend first.

miscarriage

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher

I recently had a miscarriage (induced labour) at my first scan I found out that my 16 weeks (4 months) baby had a lot of fluid in its head, lungs, stomach because of which it would not have survived...I took a second opi…

parents won't let me divorce

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher

Please advise me on this matter. As I told you earlier, I married someone who I really didn't want to but did to make my mom happy. In over 11 years, the situation has become worse and is affecting my deen.

What a loving muslim wife should do when her husband shakes hands with non-muslim women ?

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher

What a loving Muslim wife should do when her husband shakes hands with non-Muslim women ? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Dear Sister, Assalamu…

Divorce due to leasing a car

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher

I got married 6 months ago and have a leased car. My husband is totally against interest bearing transactions - I understand that, and am trying to find alternatives so that I don't have to lease a car again.

Education and Family life

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher

If a woman is married while she was studying in a professional college and by the blessings of Allah she becomes a mother, what is she supposed to do regarding her education? Her family is pressuring her to go back to co…

Is it permissible to marry wife's niece?

SunniPath Answer Service Team

Is it permissible to marry wife's niece? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful In the name of Allah Most Merciful Most Compassionate I pray you are well and in the best of health and iman.

Umra Acceptance and Husband's Dua Against It

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher

I went to umrah with my husband a few weeks ago, and subhanallah it was such an amazing experience. A few days before we arrived home me and my husband had an argument, in the heat of the moment he said i hope your umrah…

what is the punishment for a married women having sexual talks with other guys ?

SunniPath Answer Service Team

I wanted to know what does Islam say about a married women having sexual chats with another guy on the phone and on online chat or any other way ? and what can one do to stop her from doing it as she is a family member a…

Is it permissible to be completely naked during sexual intercourse?

Ustadha Hedaya Hartford, SunniPath Academy Teacher

Is it permissible to be completely naked during sexual intercourse? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful In the name of Allah Most Merciful Most Compassionate I pray you are well and in the best of h…

Rape, repention and punishment

Ustadha Hedaya Hartford, SunniPath Academy Teacher

If a woman is raped inspite of her maintaining "Hijab" 1) How should the rapist repent? Does he has to beg forgiveness from the woman too? 2) If she gets pregnant then what is the islamic ruling on her? Does she have to …

My husband does not pray

SunniPath Answer Service Team

I converted to Islam and desired to marry a muslim man. I met and married a man who was a muslim but he does not pray. I have tried to get him to go with the kids and I to the masjid for arabic and Quaran classes but he …

Please clear my doubt on my married life?

SunniPath Answer Service Team

salam..! I have a doubt on my married life. My husband tricked me and send me to my parents house after that he proceeded to talaq without even informing me, And he proceeded for talaq by false allegation saying that I w…

Marriage difficulties: Husband wants divorce, I don't want to.

Ustadha Hedaya Hartford, SunniPath Academy Teacher

My marriage is having difficulties and I don't know what to do. My husband is not living to the expectations of a muslim husband while I do not deny him any rights. Now he speaks of divorce after over one year of marriag…

Pregnancy during Ramadan

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher

am 6 weeks pregnant. This is my second pregnancy. The first one was extremely difficult. What are the recommended dua during pregnancy especially for things such as nausea and vomiting. The links under the other pregnanc…

What can a person do if they have high sexual instincts and are not married?

Ustadha Hedaya Hartford, SunniPath Academy Teacher

What can a person do if they have high sexual instincts? Is masterbation allowed? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful In the name of Allah Most Merciful Most Compassionate I pray you are well and in…

Joking about engaged people

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

My question is that in the sub continental culture there is almost a tradition if you like for people to joke to an engaged person about their fiance/e.

Who is allowed to perform the nikkah, Does it have to be a scholar?

SunniPath Answer Service Team

Does it have to be a scholar who witnesses or performs the nikkah? Who is alowed to do it Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful In the name of Allah Most Merciful Most Compassionate I pray you are wel…

insecure

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher

I have recently married my husband, I can't control the way I feel. I'm always feeling threatened by other women around. I also feel very insecure and jealous. It's really affecting our relationship. I just feel so insec…

Children & Divorce

Ustadha Hedaya Hartford, SunniPath Academy Teacher

As I have mentioned in the previous questions i'm going through a divorce. I have a son that is 1 yr and a half. My soon to be ex-husband said that once he turns 8 yrs old he can islamically take my son away from me.

Wearing Wedding Rings

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Is it okay for men and women to wear wedding rings? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful In the name of Allah Most Merciful Most Compassionate I pray this finds you in the best of health and spirits.

Claim someone else as real father

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

a) I am a male. My father and mother got divorced and my mother remarried. My real father is still alive. Recently, I came to know that claiming that my step father is my real father is a major sin.

Mother-in-law rights on the son?

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher

Assalamu Alikum, My mother-in-law is a divorced woman who had only my husband as a child.