Rules relating to Mahr
(#206) Question Salam Ayalcom, I have a 3 part question. 1. Is Mahr/Dowry considered a gift in Islam, as it is typically negotiated. 2. If the wife wants to end the Islamic marriage what are the rights of the husband regarding the dowry considering they have lived together for only 1 month. Also may the…
Method of Circumcision
(#205) Question Assalāmu Alaikum respected Mufti Saheb. I seek advice regarding the following: 1. When a male child is born, is there any particular Sunnah timeframe to do circumcision (for eg, on 7th day?) 2. I am unaware of the methods of circumcision and only learning now due to anticipated birth of my child. Apparently…
Method of Circumcision
(#205) Question Assalāmu Alaikum respected Mufti Saheb. I seek advice regarding the following: 1. When a male child is born, is there any particular Sunnah timeframe to do circumcision (for eg, on 7th day?) 2. I am unaware of the methods of circumcision and only learning now due to anticipated birth of my child. Apparently…
Circumcision for reverts
(#204) Question Assalamu alaikum brother in Islam. I hope you are well. I am a revert to Islam and I want to know if as a revert to Islam, is it compulsory to have circumcision done as an adult or if it is a sin not to do it. Jazakallah khayr Answer بسم الله الرحمن…
Living with ones in-laws
(#203) Question Assalamu alaikum, I have been married since 3 years and have been living with my in laws and my brother in law and his wife but when it comes to doing cooking and house chores my husband asks me to take care of everyone’s food and not just his but I don’t mind…
Relationship before marriage.
(#202) Question Asalam Alaykum dear Imam how are you ? Here is my scenario . I work at a car dealership and there is an Afghan muslim female seeming a couple years or more younger who works as a mechanic in whom she is very kind to me , friendly , and I feel honestly…
Signing Divorce Papers
(#201) Question Assalam o Alaikum! I pronounced a divorce to my wife (in the absence of her) only one time which was witnessed by 04 persons but the legal papers I signed, had a word “divorce” three times. Is this divorce is irrevocable or we can count it as First Divorce? Regards. Answer بسم الله…
Marrying the Ahlul Kitab
(#200) Question Al salamu Alikum W Rahmtu Allah w Barakatu. I met this girl and we have been talking for 5 months. She is a Christian, but she does not go to the church anymore. And she had sexual intercorse outside of marriage some time BEFORE we met. We never had sex. We just talk…
Writing a Will and determining ownership
(#199) Question As salam aleikum wa rahmatullah, May Allah bless all of you with the best of His Blessings in this life and the next and keep you eternally under His Protection and Mercy. My question is about drawing up a Will. I am trying to understand whether something belongs to me or my husband if…
Issuing of three divorces
(#198) Question Dear Sir, I hope this email finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to seek your guidance and clarification on a matter that has been causing distress and confusion in my life. Firstly, I would like to provide you with some background information. I have been married for 18…