Personal Law

Three Talaaqs

Q: My husband and I had an argument and he said some hurtful things which he often says when we have our arguments.The next day we were talking and he asked me if I wanted a seperation. I said yes and he immediately mumbled Talaaq,Talaaq,Talaaq and got out of the car. Please advise if this …

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Divorce by Wife

Q: As a lady can I divorce my husband who doesn't want to divorce? A: In Islam a wife cannot divorce her husband. Divorce in Islam is the sole right of the husband. You can request a divorce if he is ill-treating you or not supporting you at all financially. If he refuses to give talaaq, …

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Divorce via Email

Q: Is a talaaq (divorce) sent via email valid?   A: A talaaq that is sent via email needs to be ratified or verified by the husband because anyone can send an email from another person's computer or cell-phone without the knowledge of the owner. Therefore, the wife or her representative has to contact the …

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Conditions for Contraception

Q: What is the detailed ruling regarding contraception in Islam for males as well as females?   A: This is permissible under the following conditions:A) When it is established through experience or expert medical advice that pregnancy will endanger the life of the mother or the foetus-to-be, or she will suffer serious complications to her …

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Purpose of Walima

Q: What is the purpose of Walima? Is it true that the married couple has to consummate the first night after the Nikah (marriage) to fulfill the purpose of Walima? What if they don't consummate the first night? Would the purpose of Walima be fulfilled? A. The Waleemah feast is Sunnah and not a compulsory …

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