Fiqh of Marriage – Forced Marriages

May a father force his virgin daughter who attained puberty to marry? Two well-known opinions in this regard are reported from Ahmad: That he may compel her. This is also……

Fiqh of Marriage – Announcements

Public Announcement, Wedding Feast (Walimah), Etiquettes of Coming Together Public Announcement of the Wedding  The majority of the scholars say that the public announcement of the wedding is mustahabb (preferred,……

A righteous husband is the key to her Jannah

A poor righteous man asked a father for the hand of his daughter in marriage, but he refused because the young man didn’t have enough money in his bank account,……

Fiqh of Marriage – Nushuz (Marital Discord)

I• Nushuz (Marital Discord) Allah Most High blessed this ummah with the most comprehensive and perfect law ever given to mankind – the shari’a. This law did not fail to……

Fiqh of Marriage – Rights & Duties

Effect of a Sound Marriage: Rights of the Husband and Wife  ⬤  Introduction The first thing that every married Muslim must realize is that one’s spouse is first and foremost……

Fiqh of Marriage – The Mahr (Dowry)

The mahr (dowry) is something that is paid by the man to his wife. It is paid to the wife and to her only as an honor and a respect……

Fiqh of Marriage – The Marriage Contract

Marriage in Islam is a contract. Thus, as in any contract in Islam, there are elements which are considered essential to its existence, called arkan, the possibility of stipulations of……

Fiqh of Marriage – Character Traits

Qualities to Look for in a Spouse Importance of the Topic Making sure that Muslims are well-matched to their spouses is one of the most important and potentially difficult functions……

Fiqh of Marriage – Eligibility

Who is One Allowed to Marry? Allah mentioned most of the categories of women involved in this question in the following verses: “And do not marry women whom your fathers……

Fiqh of Marriage – Purpose

Marriage: Goals, Purpose and Definition The Definition of Marriage (Nikah) The original meaning of the word nikah is the physical relationship between man and woman. It is also used secondarily……