Marrying Two Wives Simultaneously
Q: Can a man marry two wives at one time? A. A person is allowed to marry two women at one time, i.e. to make Nikah to both simultaneously. Moulana Yusuf LaherChecked by: Mufti Siraj Desai
Personal Law
Wanting Divorce
Q: My husband issued 1 talaq (divorce) about a year and a half ago. We reconciled 6 months ago. We have argued and fought since getting back together. He tried to physically throw me out of the house. He has said that he wants a talaq on numerous occasions. Will this be considered our 2nd …
Claiming Money from Estate
Q: My mother is one of the heirs to her late father’s estate (long deceased), the executor being her brother. As I, one of the sons, am in considerable debt, would it be permissible and advisable for me to request any monies from the estate (being an advance which I cannot claim for later)? A: …
Love in Marriage
Q: What does the Quraan say about how a man should feel towards his wife? Is it mentioned anywhere that he should “love” his wife? Or is the wife just meant to be “cared” for and is she just a “responsibility”? This is a question that would really help to understand what to expect from …
Joke and Divorce
Q: One day at work, I said jokingly to a friend “I am divorced”. I did not have the intention to divorce at the time and I didn’t mention my wife’s name. Does what i say constitute divorce? I made ruju over the phone anyway by telling my wife “If what I said constituted divorce, …
Compatibility and Marriage
Q: I want to know is it permissible for my father to stipulate that my marriage can only take place to a Kholvad boy? A. Islam allows parents to consider compatibility in culture and family status when marrying off their daughter, for this can contribute towards a better understanding between spouses. Although advisable, it is …
Inheritance for Two Sons and Five Daughters
Q: Bakar has left behind a property of R3,300,000 for his two sons and five daughters. What is the share for each? A: 2 sons = 4 shares5 daughters = 5 shares Total shares in estate: 9 R3,300,000 divide by 9 shares = R366,666.66 per shareEach son gets R366,666,66 X 2 = R733,333.32Each daughter gets …
No Job and Marriage
Q: My son likes a girl for a long time now. He wants to marry her but we do not approve of her because she does not show any respect for us and she is bossy and pushing him into marriage although he has no job. With us not knowing anything they arranged a proposal …
Wife Asking for Divorce
Q: My husband and I had a huge fight. In the middle of the fight I said I want a divorce and said it 3 times. Does it count as a divorce if the wife says it? Is there any sort of dua that can make him stop getting angry at every little thing? A: …
Maintenance During Iddat
Q: I requested Talaq (divorce) from my husband and he eventually agreed but gave me 3 Talaq. He has left me with considerable debt and does not want to pay maintenance. What is he liable for during my Iddah and how do I make him pay this? A. It is compulsory for the husband to …