Is it “Haram” to dislike your father to the extent that you do not participate in his janaza intentionaly for personal and unforgiving reasons? _____________________________________________________ Dishonoring parents is perceived to be a major sin. Allah SWT has mentioned the obedience to the parents in parallel with his Tawheed. Allah says in Surat Al-Isra’, verse 20: “Thy Lord hath decreed that […]
I have couple of questions and if you can guide me in the right direction: If a couple are not able to have kids due to medical reasons what is permissible in Islam. They have been together for 6 years and because of this issue there are lot of conflicts in their relationship. What are their options? Having children is […]
Recently i let a sister know,through intermediaries, that im interested in marriage with her. was what i did haram or makrooh? Normally, you would talk to your parents and take them to pay the sister’s parents a visit. If agreed, you could talk to her in the presence of a male Chaperon (Mahram). If there is a mutual understanding […]
Is the presence of a husband allowed inside the labour room at the time of delivery? Normally hospitals allow husbands to be present during the labour. Islamically, there is nothing wrong with that either. And Allah knows best Sh. Riad Ouarzazi
I need some advice on marriage. I am a 23 year old brother in university and I know a very nice, pious muslim girl and I feel that she would make a good wife. She was in one of my classes this semester and I want to know how I can make a proposal for marriage. Should I get a […]
I wanted to ask a scholar’s point of view in terms of proper Islamic etiquette in regards to marriage. Is it proper to talk to someone through e-mail in regards to marriage? I’ve been asked by a sister if I could give my e-mail address to a brother who is looking for someone to marry. He has not seen me, […]
Who can be a Mahram? Can my husband take my 70 year old grandmother for Umrah? Is he considered a mahram? Please provide any sources/references if you have. The scholars have listed five conditions for a person to be considered a mahram. He should be male, Muslim, adult, and of sound mind, and he should be a relative to whom […]
This advice was given to Umm Ayas Bint Awf Bin Muslim ash-Shaybani by her mother Umamah Bint al-Harith shortly before her wedding. “O my daughter! If the advice were to be left off the virtuous and well mannered, you would be in no need of advice. However, the advice reminds the forgetful and guides the wise. And if a woman […]
Below are some simple small steps you can take to make improvements in your communication with your spouse. Communication is key to the success of your marriage and a strong long lasting relationship. Agree to Disagree It is normal to have these ill feelings after an argument or disagreement with each other but what is not normal is to keep […]
Have you ever wondered why Islam wants us to marry. This article will break down step by step the orders related to marriage and what are the ultimate benefits of marriage. 1. The Law of Allah Marriage is one of the laws of Allah that he has established for our world. The law related to marriage is the law of […]
